Corporate Tax Manager

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

4d•$135,000

About The Position

Echo is looking to fill a corporate tax role on our accounting team. We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative Corporate Tax Manager for our corporate tax function reporting to the Controller. The role will be responsible for federal, state, and local tax compliance and the quarterly ASC 740 tax provision, managing tax audits, and serving as the company’s primary tax resource, supported by external tax advisors. Echo Global Logistics, based in Chicago, is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management. Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we at Echo Global Logistics, we’re in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didn’t become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of our team members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve complex problems, provide exceptional service, and make an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career! Your recruiter will keep you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending on location and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice.

Requirements

6+ years of public or corporate tax experience
CPA required; public accounting or public company experience preferred
Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
Experience in a SOX-controlled environment
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead quarterly ASC 740 tax provision, including current/deferred tax analysis, valuation allowances, ETR reconciliation, and financial disclosures
Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance for all entities
Research tax regulations and assess implications of business transactions and new legislation
Maintain tax policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls
Oversee state and local registrations across the corporate structure
Partner cross-functionally and with external advisors on tax matters, including Section 174 R&D credit analysis
Act as primary liaison with external tax advisors and manage tax audits
Prepare tax memos and support documentation for audits and complex tax positions
Support ad hoc accounting and compliance projects as needed