Associate Manager, Tax and Reporting Compliance

Cesna Recruitment•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Tax and Reporting Compliance ensures tax compliance across Federal, State, Local, U.S. possession, and foreign jurisdictions, using external advisors for specialized work and partnering with Management on tax strategies that optimize profitability and cash flow. The role supports compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This position owns the annual tax compliance calendar and ensures timely preparation, filing, and payment of income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, property, payroll, and withholding taxes, as well as annual reports with Secretaries of State. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, estimates, extensions, provisions, forecasts, and cash tax projections; overseeing transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements; tracking tax attributes; and assessing tax implications of transactions, restructuring, new entities, business ventures, and M&A activity. The role coordinates external tax service providers, auditors, and outside counsel, reviews their work for accuracy, and manages audits and tax notices. It also supports financial statement audits, tax disclosures, SOX controls, tax procedures and documentation, and other Accounting activities such as month-end close, foreign-office reporting, audit coordination, and SOX testing. Less than 10% travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
CPA required.
At least 6 years of tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or industry.
Experience preparing and/or reviewing U.S. consolidated income tax returns for large multinational corporations and coordinating with external preparers.
In-depth understanding of international taxation, including Form 5471, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, and foreign tax credit; working knowledge of entity classification (check-the-box), Forms 8858 and 8832, and FBAR (FinCEN 114).
Experience with multistate income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, and property taxes, as well as amended returns, accounting method changes (Form 3115), and NOL and credit carryforward management.
Strong global tax provision skills and experience in financial reporting.
Working knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements.
Well-rounded expertise in U.S. tax issues and tax planning; experience with international tax planning and strategy.
Experience managing external tax advisors, budgets, and IRS and state audits.
Ability to review third-party work product and identify discrepancies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel and One Source.
Less than 10% travel required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
IFRS experience preferred.
Familiarity with U.S. possession taxation and Federal tax credits and incentives preferred.
Experience with SAP/HANA preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the annual tax compliance calendar across Federal, State, Local, U.S. possession, and foreign jurisdictions, and ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of taxes and annual reports.
Prepare and file applicable state sales and use tax returns, including Virginia consumer’s use tax Form ST-1, and property tax returns; process payments and reconcile amounts to the general ledger.
Prepare and/or review Federal, State, Local, and American Samoa income tax returns and U.S. international forms, including required elections and disclosures; resolve open items, obtain e-file authorizations, and ensure timely, accurate filing.
Prepare and/or review estimated tax and extension calculations and filings and ensure timely payment.
Coordinate withholding and payroll tax returns, foreign indirect tax returns, and FBAR filings.
Track Federal and State net operating losses, credit carryforwards, overpayments, and refunds, including multistate positions, to maximize their use.
Prepare and/or coordinate quarterly and annual income tax provisions under IFRS; provide and review supporting data, review results, and ensure tax entries are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
Maintain the effective tax rate used in monthly closings and prepare tax forecasts and cash tax projections with Accounting and Treasury.
Oversee transfer pricing calculations and documentation, intercompany funding and cost recharge arrangements for foreign offices and entities, and quarterly intercompany entries.
Assess tax implications of transactions, restructuring, new and foreign entities, and new business ventures; support M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
Coordinate project-based external tax work, including amended returns and refund claims, accounting method changes, and R&D tax credit and transfer pricing studies.
Evaluate tax credits and incentives and the potential impact of new tax legislation, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Triage IRS and state notices and manage audits, coordinating responses and documentation with external advisors to reach timely resolution.
Manage external tax service providers, auditors, and outside counsel, including scope, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines; determine which matters are handled internally and which require external advice.
Review work from external advisors and administrative staff for accuracy and completeness, including reconciliation of amounts to filings and the ledger, and escalate discrepancies.
Support financial statement audits, including tax disclosures, and ensure tax-related internal controls are followed and documented in accordance with SOX requirements.
Maintain tax procedures, calendars, documentation, and access to tax portals and software; assist other departments and operations with tax matters and their potential impact.
Support Accounting as assigned, including month-end close, foreign-office and entity financial reporting, audit coordination (PBC), and SOX testing.