Tax Manager

Our Client is seeking a Tax Manager to join a collaborative, detail-driven group that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Tax Manager is responsible for income tax provision and accounting, as well as compliance and reporting for both income and non-income taxes, including Sales & Use tax, Personal Property tax, Business Licenses, Annual Reports, and federal and state income tax filings. The role also supports audits, tax planning, and process improvement efforts aimed at reducing risk and cost. The Tax team plays a key role in maintaining compliance and supporting critical financial initiatives.


Responsibilities

• Manage domestic income, franchise, and gross receipt of tax compliance including federal, state, and local returns, quarterly estimated payments, annual extension payments and monthly account reconciliations.
• Calculate and review book to tax adjustments, state apportionment calculations, and state modifications.
• Prepare and/or review income tax calculations, income tax payments, and income tax returns.
• Prepare and/or review the year-end tax provision packet, including preparing the Effective Tax Rate, exposure analysis, Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP) and other related supporting documentation.
• Must be able to understand facts without much guidance and recognize issues and opportunities.
• Must have a strong understanding of tax law and compliance software.
• Develop and train staff.
• Stay abreast of current tax law changes and increase tax knowledge through continuing education and training.

• B.A. or B.S. degree is required.
• 5-7 years of income tax experience or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Experience in preparing Federal and State corporate tax returns.
• Experience with multi-state taxation.
• Strong accounting and tax provision skills.
• Ability to work on-site at the Reston, VA corporate office.

• CPA candidate desired.
• Experience with tax compliance software desired (CorpTax a plus).
• Strong PC skills including MS Office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written & verbal) to clearly answer questions from auditors, tax department members and other company personnel.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.