Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager
Hybrid
Houston, TX 77002
Corporate Tax Manager to join its Corporate Tax practice. In this role, you will lead corporate income tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 income tax provision engagements for large, complex, multi-state and global clients. You will manage multiple client engagements end-to-end, supervise and mentor staff, and serve as a primary client contact, while collaborating closely with specialists across the tax practice, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO). This role offers strong visibility, leadership responsibility, and long-term growth opportunities within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements from planning through execution and completion, ensuring delivery within budget and timeline
• Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns; perform in-charge responsibilities as needed
• Review corporate income tax returns prepared by staff and provide guidance on accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Conduct primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements, including provision preparation or audit support
• Identify and support opportunities to expand services with existing and prospective clients
• Research and consult on complex federal, state, and international tax matters
• Utilize tax-related software to prepare, review, and process tax returns and provisions
• Respond to IRS, state, and other tax authority inquiries
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; work effectively with client management and cross-functional teams
• Gain deep understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives to enhance engagement delivery
• Participate in professional development and training programs
• Maintain strict adherence to professional standards and client confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA (Active or Reciprocity) or JD with active law license
• Currently operating at Manager level
• 4-7 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
• Recent (within last 1-3 years) corporate tax and ASC 740 tax provision experience
• Public accounting experience with Top 15 accounting firms
• Experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global corporate clients
• Willingness to work onsite 3 days per week (Hybrid)

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in ASC 740 - Accounting for Income Taxes
• Corporate income tax compliance and consulting experience
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills
• Proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
• Strong client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in public accounting (strongly preferred)
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision
• Knowledge of:
  • State and local income taxes (SALT)
  • Taxation of international activity
  • Transfer pricing

Industry Experience: Public accounting experience preferred, with a focus on corporate income tax and ASC 740 income tax accounting
Additional Notes:

• Opportunity to help grow the team and advance long-term career growth
• Exposure to varied industries and strong collaboration across offices
• Corporate tax-focused role with leadership visibility

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
CPA License: (Yes/No - Active State[s])
Team Leadership / Mentoring Experience: (Yes/No - team size)
Total Years of Tax Experience:
Years of Corporate Tax Experience:
Years of ASC 740 (Tax Provision) Experience:
Recent ASC 740 Experience (within last 1-3 years): (Yes/No - brief details)
Public Accounting Experience: (Yes/No - years)
Has the candidate worked at a Top 15 Accounting Firm? (Yes/No - specify firm[s])
Experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global corporate clients: (Yes/No - brief details)
Corporate Income Tax Compliance Experience: (Yes/No)
ASC 740 - Accounting for Income Taxes Expertise: (Strong / Moderate / Limited)
US GAAP Proficiency: (Yes/No)
Experience with IRS / State / Other Tax Authority Inquiries: (Yes/No)
Tax Software Experience: (Specify - OneSource preferred)
Please indicate the percentage of time the candidate is willing to travel:
Is the candidate currently subject to any non-compete or non-solicitation agreement with a current or former employer?
What percentage of your work is operating partnership tax work?
How many years of operating partnership tax experience do you have?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn ID:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period: (in weeks)
Expected Salary:
Are you able to work Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) in Houston, TX 77002? (Yes/No)