Tax Manager

Position Overview

Our client, a growing publicly traded technology company operating across autonomous systems, defense technology, industrial applications, and advanced wireless communications, is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Finance and Accounting organization.

The Tax Manager will play a key role in managing the company's corporate tax function, including income tax provision, federal and state compliance, tax planning, and support for strategic transactions. This position will work closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and external tax advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance while supporting the continued growth and evolution of the organization.

In addition to a competitive base salary, the compensation package for this position includes an annual bonus opportunity and equity participation. Specific base compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate tax foundation, experience with ASC 740, and the ability to operate in a dynamic public company environment. Experience supporting acquisitive, multi-entity, or high-growth technology organizations is particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Provision & Financial Reporting

• Support and manage quarterly and annual income tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740.
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analyses, and related tax provision schedules.
• Support preparation and review of income tax disclosures for external financial reporting.
• Analyze uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and other complex tax accounting matters.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Support external auditors with quarterly and annual tax-related audit requests.

Tax Compliance

• Manage federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate preparation and review of corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and ensure timely completion of required filings.
• Maintain tax workpapers, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Monitor tax filing requirements across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Support responses to federal and state tax notices, inquiries, and examinations.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Identify tax planning opportunities and assess the impact of changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and business leadership on the tax implications of strategic initiatives.
• Provide tax analysis and support for corporate transactions, investments, entity structures, and other business activities.
• Assist with cash tax forecasting and tax-related budgeting and planning.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate potential impacts to management.

M&A & Business Growth

• Support tax due diligence and analysis related to mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist with the tax aspects of acquisition structuring and post-acquisition integration.
• Support integration of acquired entities into the company's tax compliance, provision, and reporting processes.
• Evaluate tax attributes and exposures associated with acquired businesses.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors on transaction-related tax matters.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate tax processes, reporting, and data management.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over tax-related processes.
• Support SOX compliance and control activities related to income taxes.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to improve the accuracy and availability of tax data.
• Help develop scalable tax processes capable of supporting continued organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience within public accounting and/or a corporate tax department.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income taxation.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and income tax provision processes.
• Experience supporting corporate income tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP as it relates to income taxes.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Strong analytical and technical research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Master's in Taxation preferred.
• Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Public company tax experience strongly preferred.
• Experience within technology, aerospace & defense, autonomous systems, industrial technology, telecommunications, or another high-growth industry is desirable.
• Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration is highly desirable.
• Experience within a multi-entity or acquisitive organization is a plus.
• Experience with SOX controls and SEC financial reporting environments is preferred.
• Exposure to international tax matters is a plus.