Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee the Company's domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, forecasting, and tax operations. This role will serve as the primary internal liaison between the Company and its external tax advisors, ensuring all tax compliance obligations are completed accurately and timely across a complex, multi-jurisdictional operating environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience, with strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tax work streams simultaneously. While deep technical expertise is valued, this role is primarily focused on managing tax processes, maintaining compliance, supporting tax planning initiatives, and ensuring effective execution across the Company's global tax footprint.

This position will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and external tax advisors in a private equity-backed environment with domestic and international operations.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage the Company's domestic and international tax compliance calendar, ensuring all federal, state, local, and foreign filing obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of income tax returns, indirect tax filings, and other jurisdictional compliance requirements through external tax advisors.
• Monitor tax payment requirements and ensure estimated tax payments, extensions, and other tax obligations are made timely.
• Review tax filings prepared by external providers and coordinate responses to questions and information requests.
• Assist with preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Support financial statement audits and tax-related audit requests.

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements across international entities.
• Support intercompany agreements and transfer pricing arrangements in collaboration with external advisors.
• Monitor international tax developments and assess operational impacts.
• Assist with foreign tax compliance, reporting, and planning initiatives.

Tax Forecasting & Planning

• Maintain and update tax forecasts, effective tax rate analyses, and cash tax projections.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes related to tax.
• Assist in evaluating the tax implications of acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A and Treasury to forecast tax payments and cash flow impacts.

Tax Operations & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for external tax service providers.
• Establish and maintain tax compliance calendars, controls, and tracking mechanisms.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automate compliance processes, and leverage technology solutions.
• Develop and document tax-related processes and internal controls.
• Support special projects related to tax technology, reporting enhancements, and process optimization.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Coordinate tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, local, and foreign taxing authorities.
• Manage tax notices and correspondence.
• Maintain supporting documentation and records required for compliance and audit purposes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including experience in public accounting and corporate tax.
• Experience managing multi-state tax compliance and reporting.
• Exposure to international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border operations.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and managing outsourced tax compliance processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a private equity-backed company environment.
• Experience supporting multinational operations.
• Familiarity with ASC 740 income tax accounting and tax provisions.
• Experience with tax automation, workflow tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax reporting technologies.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary ranges reflect compensation for qualified candidates across a range of experience levels and are flexible; actual salary will be determined based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

Company Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition. \r\n \r\nWe have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.