Corporate Tax Senior Manager (Provisions)

Job Title: Corporate Tax Senior Manager (Provisions)
Location: Cleveland, OH 44114
Work Arrangement: Full Time - Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week)

The Corporate Tax Senior Manager is a key member of Grant Thornton's corporate tax practice, responsible for business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (tax provision preparation or audit support). This role involves managing multiple client engagements, supervising teams, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality tax services. Success in this role provides a primary pathway to Partner or Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise multiple client service teams on engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across various industries
• Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise
• Manage budgets, realization, utilization, leverage, accounts receivable, and expenses for engagements
• Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns and ASC 740 provisions
• Research, consult, and advise clients on federal, state, and local income tax matters
• Develop, train, and mentor staff, assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; act as primary service contact
• Participate in business development and professional networking opportunities
• Adhere to professional standards and client confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD preferred
• CPA license or JD/active law license required
• Minimum 4-7 years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience
• Corporate income tax experience with strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws
• Strong knowledge of state and local tax, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
• Experience with tax software, preferably OneSource Tax Provision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a top 15 accounting firm in recent years
• Minimal job hopping (ideally 1-2 years per role)
• Advanced tax certifications preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Corporate income tax compliance, consulting, and planning
• ASC 740 tax provision preparation and audit support
• Client engagement management and team supervision
• Business development and relationship management
• Tax research, analysis, and reporting
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Additional Notes:

• Must be willing to work in Cleveland, OH, or relocate regionally
• Hybrid work environment: minimum 2 days onsite per week
• Annual bonus based on performance

Recruiter Submission Template / Skill Matrix
Full Name:
Degree & University:
CPA License (Active) / JD License (Active):
Corporate Tax Compliance / Consulting Experience (Years):
Experience in Public Accounting:
Experience in Corporate Income Tax:
Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes:
Years of Experience Preparing Annual ASC740 Income Tax Provisions and Quarterly Tax Projections:
Experience with Tax Software (e.g., OneSource) (Yes/No, specify):
Experience in Top 15 Accounting Firms (Yes/No, specify years):
Minimum 4-7 years progressive tax experience met?
Industry Experience (e.g., Manufacturing, Pharma, Tech, etc.):
Advanced Tax Certification (if any):
Team Management / Mentoring Experience (Yes/No, details):
Client Engagement / Business Development Experience (Yes/No, details):
Percentage of Time Candidate is Willing to Travel (%):
Is the Candidate Currently Subject to Any Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreement? (Yes/No, details):
Percentage of Time Spent on Compliance / Review (%):
Percentage of Time Spent on Tax Provision (%)
Motivation/Reason for Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Cleveland, OH (Yes/No)?