Senior Manager, Corporate Tax
About The Position
Our client, a publicly traded company, is seeking a hands-on tax leader to own its corporate tax function. This is the company’s top tax role, reporting directly to the VP, Controller, and offering high visibility to executive management. The role will shape tax strategy and help transform the department into a best-in-class, technology-driven team in a high-growth, multi-entity environment. The Senior Manager will lead tax provision and reporting, oversee co-sourced tax compliance, manage audits and tax planning, improve tax technology and processes, and supervise tax staff. The role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Operations on tax-sensitive matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- At least 7 years of progressive corporate tax experience.
- Deep expertise in ASC 740, US GAAP, and federal and multi-state taxation.
- Proficiency with tax provision and compliance software, advanced Excel, large data sets, and various ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in taxation or CPA.
- Experience combining Big 4 and in-house work at a public company.
Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including ETR analysis, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
- Prepare and review tax disclosures for the 10-K and 10-Q, working with financial reporting and external auditors.
- Oversee federal, state, and local income tax returns in a co-sourced model, including review of outsourced returns and return-to-provision reconciliations.
- Oversee co-sourced business personal property tax, including filings, reconciliations, and audit exposure.
- Maintain tax policies, procedures, and SOX 404 controls, including testing and remediation.
- Manage federal and state audits and notices, and represent the company before tax authorities.
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize cash taxes and the effective tax rate.
- Drive automation and process improvements using tax software and ERP data, modernizing legacy and semi-manual processes.
- Serve as the primary contact for outsourced tax providers, managing scope, deliverable review, performance, and fees.
- Supervise, train, and coach tax staff.
- Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Operations on tax-sensitive transactions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
