Associate Manager, Tax Administration

AAA • Costa Mesa, CA

3d • $109,500 - $146,200

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Tax Administration manages the company’s federal, state, and local income and indirect tax compliance, tax accounting and reporting, and tax audits. This hands-on management position combines staff supervision and review responsibilities with direct preparation of tax returns, tax provisions, analyses, and other deliverables. The role supports the Tax Director with tax planning, monitoring and responding to changes in tax law, and improving tax processes and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 7–9 years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate tax compliance and accounting, including sound judgment in researching, interpreting, and applying complex tax rules.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex tax matters to tax and non-tax audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex corporate environment.
• Strong attention to accuracy, controls, and documentation.
• Leadership skills in coaching, reviewing work, and developing team members.

Nice To Haves

• Some public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic income tax compliance, including preparing extensions, estimated tax payments, and tax returns and reviewing staff-prepared work for accurate and timely filings.
• Prepare and review supporting tax calculations, including book-to-tax adjustments, state apportionment, tax depreciation, credits and incentives, and other technical calculations.
• Prepare and review income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement disclosures under ASC 740 and Statutory Accounting Principles, coordinating with the financial reporting team and external auditors.
• Prepare and review tax forecasts and budgets.
• Manage and review indirect tax returns, including sales and use, property, insurance premium and retaliatory, gross receipts, excise, business license, and other applicable taxes.
• Support organizational tax planning and research; monitor tax law changes and adapt tax strategies and processes; drive process improvements and technology adoption; and help operating business units evaluate tax implications of activities and transactions.
• Manage responses to federal, state, and local tax audits, notices, and information requests in coordination with external advisors and internal departments.
• Review tax journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintain documentation, internal controls, and tax calendars to meet statutory deadlines and company policies.
• Supervise, train, and develop tax staff by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more
• Incentive program for full-time positions based on organization, team, and personal performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager