Tax Manager

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all aspects of corporate tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities. This highly visible role partners with Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying opportunities to minimize risk and optimize the organization's tax position. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take ownership of an organization's tax function and play a strategic role in supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Manage income tax, sales and use tax, personal property tax, net profits tax, and business license tax obligations.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Lead responses to tax audits, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Monitor tax law and regulatory changes and assess organizational impacts.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies that support business objectives and reduce overall tax exposure.
• Maintain tax reconciliations, supporting documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to evaluate tax implications of business initiatives and capital investments.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for tax team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or related finance functions.
• Extensive experience managing multi-state tax compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tax audits and work directly with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with ERP systems, tax software, and financial reporting platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, construction, or other regulated industries.
• Experience developing strategic tax planning initiatives and risk mitigation programs.

Top Skills

1. Tax Compliance

Extensive experience managing federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income tax, sales and use tax, business license taxes, and personal property taxes. Ability to oversee filings, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

2. Tax Provision & Planning

Strong experience with tax provisions, tax strategy, and identifying opportunities to minimize tax exposure while supporting business objectives. Ability to evaluate the tax impact of operational activities, capital investments, and changing tax regulations.

3. Audit & Risk Management

Demonstrated ability to lead tax audits, respond to notices from taxing authorities, and establish effective internal controls that reduce compliance risk. Proven track record of proactively identifying risks, maintaining supporting documentation, and ensuring audit readiness.

Why Join?

• Serve as the subject matter expert for corporate tax strategy, compliance, and reporting.
• Enjoy significant visibility and influence within the organization.
• Drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
• Make a direct impact on business decisions through strategic tax guidance.
• Help minimize organizational risk while identifying tax savings opportunities.

Work Environment

This role collaborates closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, external auditors, and tax advisors in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will balance strategic tax planning with day-to-day compliance responsibilities while supporting business growth through accurate reporting, proactive guidance, and risk mitigation.

Interview Process

• 2 to 3 interview stages

Business Impact

This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational growth by leading tax strategy, reporting, planning, and audit activities. The Tax Manager ensures compliance, reduces risk, identifies tax-saving opportunities, and provides guidance that enables informed business decisions across the organization.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

100% Employee owned (Employe Stock Ownership Plan). All employees become co-owners after their first anniversary and become vested in their third year. Average company stock growth since inception is 14.9% per year, and 17.4% per year since 2012. Average contribution by the company to the employees account is 10% of eligible wage/salary (not including incentives/bonus). The employee makes no contributions from their pocket. 401k w/match Health / Prescription insurance, including High Deductible with HAS or PPO with FSA. Employee, Employee/Spouse, Employee/Dependent, Family plans. Vision/Dental Available Short term/Long term disability provided at no cost Life insurance provided, and can be enhanced with additional employee contributions Pet Insurance available Accident/Critical illness insurance available Servant Leadership Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation, and Major Holidays

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.