Direct Tax Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Direct Tax Manager to join their dynamic and growing Finance organization. This role offers the opportunity to lead key tax initiatives, oversee income tax compliance and reporting, and drive process improvements within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Manage U.S. federal and state income tax compliance processes, including preparation and review of income and franchise tax filings.
• Oversee the global income tax compliance calendar to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP.
• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce the organization's overall tax burden.
• Coordinate and manage federal and state income tax audits.
• Assist with transfer pricing calculations and documentation requirements.
• Research complex tax matters and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and proposed tax legislation.
• Drive tax process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and business partners on tax-related projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• 5+ years of corporate income tax experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP tax accounting principles.
• Experience managing income tax compliance, tax provisions, audits, and tax reporting.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with tax technology, automation, and data analytics tools such as Power BI , Alteryx , or AI-enabled solutions.
• Exposure to international tax concepts including GILTI, Foreign Tax Credits (FTC), FDII, and BEAT .
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact tax initiatives within a respected organization.
• Exposure to both strategic and operational tax functions.
• Collaborative and innovative finance environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement with offices in Chicago and Rosemont.

About the Opportunity
Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL / Rosemont, IL)