Audit Center of Excellence - Income Tax - External Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Indianapolis, NY

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About The Position

As a Manager in PwC’s Audit Center of Excellence (COE) for Income Tax, you will lead specialized audit support within the Assurance practice, focusing on income tax accounting under ASC 740 and related financial statement audit activities. The Income Tax COE partners with engagement teams and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, consistent audit work across a variety of engagements.

You will oversee income tax audit procedures, manage timelines and deliverables, review work for accuracy and consistency, and use technology, process improvements, and technical expertise to enhance audit quality and efficiency from planning through completion. You will motivate and develop teams, coach staff through complex workstreams, manage performance, and exercise sound judgment while maintaining integrity and authenticity.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of experience.
• An active CPA License.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• ASC 740 and income tax audit experience within external assurance engagements.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, workstreams, stakeholders, budgets, and deadlines.
• Ability to apply GAAP, GAAS, and income tax accounting guidance to complex audit matters.
• Experience reviewing income tax workpapers and related work products for quality and compliance.
• Experience coaching onshore and offshore team members through review, feedback, and development.
• Effective communication with engagement leaders and client stakeholders.
• Ability to leverage AI and technology to improve audit quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned COE engagements from planning through completion, coordinate deliverables, resolve issues, and communicate status to engagement leaders.
• Support assurance engagements focused on ASC 740 income tax accounting, adapting to client needs, risks, and timelines.
• Review income tax workpapers, tax provisions, financial reporting, and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable accounting, auditing, and firm guidance.
• Coordinate with engagement teams, Managing Directors, Partners, and client stakeholders to address questions, escalate matters, and advance deliverables.
• Coach and develop onshore and offshore team members, including associates and senior associates, through timely feedback and technical guidance.
• Apply technical knowledge, professional judgment, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving to complex income tax and audit matters.
• Manage engagement budgets, economics, staffing, milestones, open items, and delivery status across multiple workstreams.
• Use AI and other technology tools to improve audit execution, challenge assumptions, and enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Monitor work quality, identify process improvements, and strengthen team capability across engagements.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture focused on accountability, continuous learning, and shared success.
• Uphold professional standards, independence requirements, and the firm's code of conduct across assigned work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Personal and family sick leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus for all hired individuals.

What This Job Offers

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