Tax Manager

Description

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team at our Wexford, PA office . This position will be responsible for overseeing the company's federal, state, and local tax compliance and tax-related activities across a growing, multi-entity organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, the Tax Manager will manage tax compliance, reporting, planning, and research, and audits while partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, and external tax advisors.

This is an in-office position, with four days onsite and one remote day per week and does not have any direct reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical tax expertise, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.

• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, including extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities across multiple legal entities and business units.
• Review tax provisions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with external tax advisors and accounting firms on tax compliance, planning, and reporting matters.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, including gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and coordinating with external advisors.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Research complex tax issues and provide recommendations to Finance and senior leadership.
• Support tax planning initiatives designed to minimize tax exposure and identify opportunities for tax efficiency.
• Oversee state and local tax compliance, including sales and use tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Assist with tax accounting and the preparation and review of tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
• Maintain accurate tax calendars, documentation, workpapers, and compliance records.
• Review tax implications related to business transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration activities, including identifying potential tax exposures and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR, and other departments on tax-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, systems, and reporting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting teams regarding tax-related questions and transactions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required.
• CPA, MST, or other relevant tax designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax compliance and regulations.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-entity tax compliance strongly preferred.
• Experience managing external tax advisors and tax service providers.
• Experience with tax audits and responding to federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with sales and use tax and other state and local taxes preferred.
• M&A, due diligence, or integration experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-state organization.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, energy, electrical services, or a similar industry.
• Experience supporting organizations experiencing significant growth through acquisitions and business integrations.
• Public accounting experience with a focus on corporate tax is a plus.