Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to support the Company's federal, state, and local tax functions. This role will serve as a key contributor in managing income tax compliance, tax provision processes, indirect taxes, tax audits, and acquisition-related tax matters across a growing portfolio of operating companies. The Tax Manager will work closely with the Tax Director, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and business unit finance teams to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting, compliance, and planning activities. This position reports in a dotted-line capacity to both the Tax Director and CFO and will operate as an individual contributor without direct reports. The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax expertise with hands-on execution capabilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities across a decentralized and acquisition-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Provision & Reporting
• Prepare and maintain the quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Calculate current and deferred tax positions, including supporting schedules and account roll forwards.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and coordinate provision-related journal entries.
• Analyze effective tax rate drivers and prepare supporting documentation for management review.
• Support the preparation of tax disclosures for financial statements and lender reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure consistency between tax reporting and financial reporting.
• Assist with uncertain tax position analyses and related documentation.
• Support forecasting of cash taxes and effective tax rates.
• Income Tax Compliance
• Coordinate the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns prepared by external service providers.
• Gather, validate, and provide financial and operational data required for tax filings.
• Review tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related compliance filings.
• Monitor tax law developments and evaluate impacts on the business.
• Assist with tax credits and incentives, including R&D credits and state incentive programs.
• Support tax basis and attribute tracking, including NOLs, tax credits, and carryforwards.
• Indirect Tax & Other Taxes
• Support sales and use tax compliance and nexus monitoring across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate property tax filings and assessments.
• Assist with business license, gross receipts, and other non-income tax filings.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve tax-related processes and controls.
• Evaluate tax implications associated with new business activities, service offerings, and acquisitions.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Special Projects
• Assist with tax due diligence efforts related to acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Support post-acquisition tax integration activities, including entity alignment, registration requirements, and compliance onboarding.
• Coordinate with external advisors on transaction-related tax matters.
• Participate in legal entity restructuring projects and tax planning initiatives.
• Support special projects involving tax process improvement, automation, and systems enhancements.
• Audits & Tax Authority Matters
• Coordinate responses to federal, state, and local tax notices.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting tax positions and filings.
• Assist with income tax, sales tax, and property tax audits.
• Work with external advisors and tax authorities to resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA certification, JD, or CPA-track candidate strongly preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience working with external tax service providers and auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 salary plus bonus