Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Boston, MA 02109 OR Hartford, CT Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite effective March 2026) Position Type: Full-Time The Corporate Tax Manager will be part of the Corporate Tax Solutions team, responsible for corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 income tax provision engagements. This role involves managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and collaborating with internal tax specialists to deliver high-quality tax solutions across multi-state and global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate tax engagements from planning through completion
• Provide tax planning, compliance, and consulting services
• Review and oversee corporate tax returns for accuracy and optimization
• Conduct ASC 740 income tax provision (prep & review)
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate associates and senior associates
• Identify opportunities for business development and client growth
• Perform tax research and provide technical guidance
• Respond to IRS, state, and local tax authority inquiries
• Maintain strong client relationships and engagement quality
• Collaborate with Washington National Tax Office (WNTO) and internal teams
• Participate in training and professional development activities

Must-Have Requirements

• Active CPA (MA) OR JD with active law license
• Strong experience in ASC 740 tax provision (prep, review, audit)
• Recent public accounting experience (Top 15 firm or large regional firm)
• Experience supporting large, multi-state/national/global clients
• 47+ years of corporate tax experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Willingness to work onsite 3 days/week

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Deep knowledge of ASC 740 (Income Tax Provision)
• Proficiency in US GAAP and corporate tax regulations
• Experience with:
  • Multi-state taxation (SALT)
  • International tax and transfer pricing
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills
• Strong engagement and project management capabilities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP)
• Professional services/public accounting background
• Stable career progression (no frequent job changes)
• Candidates currently at Manager level (12 years) or strong Senior Associates ready for promotion

Core Competencies

• Technical tax expertise (ASC 740, GAAP)
• Client relationship management
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic tax planning
• Engagement and project management
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Industry Exposure

Open to candidates from:

• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Pharma
• Food & Beverage
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Transportation & Distribution

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Required)

Additional Notes

• Hybrid work model strictly enforced (3 days onsite)
• Strong emphasis on ASC 740 provision leadership
• Candidates must have recent public accounting experience
• High-visibility role with client-facing responsibilities and leadership growth