Tax Manager

Tax ManagerLocation: Fully Onsite (South Bend, Indiana) Salary: $120,000 – $150,000Drive Tax Strategy. Influence Business Decisions. Make an Impact.We’re partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning efforts. This is more than a traditional tax role—you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping shape key business decisions while identifying opportunities to reduce risk, improve processes, and optimize the company’s tax position.If you’re a collaborative CPA who enjoys solving complex challenges, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact across an organization, we’d love to speak with you.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely filings.Develop and execute proactive tax planning strategies that support business growth and maximize tax efficiencies.Research and interpret changes in tax legislation while advising leadership on potential business impacts.Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance across the organization.Manage tax provisions, reconciliations, audits, and relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory agencies.Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.Support acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic business initiatives by providing tax guidance and analysis.Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.QualificationsCPA designation required.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.10+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably with a combination of public accounting and private industry.Strong expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and strategy.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to both financial and non-financial leaders.Creative, strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.Strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting software.Why Consider This Opportunity?Competitive salary of $120,000–$150,000.High-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership.Opportunity to influence business strategy through tax planning and financial insight.Collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.Stable organization with long-term career advancement opportunities.If you’re looking for an opportunity where your expertise will directly influence business decisions and long-term success, we’d love to connect.