Senior Manager, Tax Provision

Impact You’ll Make We are seeking a Senior Vice President/Director to join our growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice, with a focus on leading income tax provision engagements for private equity and corporate clients. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of each client’s business strategy and operational needs. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who is excited to help support and contribute to an expanding service line within an established firm environment. What You’ll Do Lead the preparation and review of complex ASC 740 deliverables, serving as a hands‑on resource throughout the engagement lifecycle. Supervise and develop analysts, associates, and managers on engagement teams. Manage multiple projects, priorities, and administrative tasks. Identify key tax risks and opportunities. Apply ASC 740 requirements to prepare and review income tax accrual calculations, including current and deferred tax computations, valuation allowance analyses, uncertain tax positions (ASC 740‑10), effective tax rate analysis, quarterly and annual journal entries, footnotes, tax account roll‑forwards, and reconciliations. Prepare and review income tax disclosures for SEC filings (10‑Q, 10‑K) and related financial statement footnotes. Conduct federal and state tax research and draft/review memoranda to support tax return filing positions and ASC 740 conclusions. Review tax footnote disclosures and related SEC reporting workpapers (10‑Q, 10‑K) and present results to client management and external auditors. Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax matters, including provision, planning, technical research, and audit support with external auditors. Support business development efforts, including managing client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and identifying opportunities within current engagements. Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and training of analysts and associates. Analyze complex ideas or proposals and develop meaningful recommendations. Simplify complex messages by highlighting and summarizing key points. Address work that does not meet firm or client expectations. Identify opportunities to scale efficiencies and improve ways of working across projects and environments. What You Bring Detailed knowledge of ASC 740 and related tax accounting guidance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Strong relationship‑building skills with clients, peers, and management. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting. Positive, enthusiastic, and team‑oriented attitude. Creativity in problem solving. Accountability and ability to multitask. Professional presence. Strong technical and analytical skills. Detail‑oriented approach. Self‑motivation and strong work ethic. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Ability to recognize team members’ strengths and development areas and encourage ownership of professional growth. Commitment to promoting and valuing diverse perspectives within teams. Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation. Minimum 8+ years of tax experience in a Big Four, national accounting firm, or large corporate tax department, with significant focus on ASC 740 and income tax provision. Demonstrated expertise in industries such as manufacturing, CPG, life sciences, and healthcare. Combination of audit and tax provision/advisory experience strongly preferred, particularly with private equity portfolio companies or SEC registrants. Tax provision experience required. CPA required or strongly preferred. How You’ll Thrive Embrace changing client‑imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability. Use strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively. Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team‑Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship‑Focused, Super‑Responsive, and Great Communicators. Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in client service and team collaboration. Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work‑life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $145,000.00 - $300,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - #J-18808-Ljbffr Stout