Corporate Tax Senior Manager (Provisions)

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 47 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 12 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr