Senior Manager/Director, Tax Provision

Stout•Boston, MA

1d•$145,000 - $300,000

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make We are seeking a Senior Vice President/Director to join our growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice, with a focus on leading income tax provision engagements for private equity and corporate clients. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of each client’s business strategy and operational needs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who is excited to help support and contribute to an expanding service line within an established firm environment.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of ASC 740 and related tax accounting guidance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, peers, and management.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented attitude.
Creativity in problem solving.
Accountability and ability to multitask.
Professional presence.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented approach.
Self-motivation and strong work ethic.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to recognize team members’ strengths and development areas and encourage ownership of professional growth.
Commitment to promoting and valuing diverse perspectives within teams.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.
Minimum 8+ years of tax experience in a Big Four, national accounting firm, or large corporate tax department, with significant focus on ASC 740 and income tax provision.
Demonstrated expertise in industries such as manufacturing, CPG, life sciences, and healthcare.
Tax provision experience required.
CPA required or strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Combination of audit and tax provision/advisory experience strongly preferred, particularly with private equity portfolio companies or SEC registrants.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of complex ASC 740 deliverables, serving as a hands-on resource throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Supervise and develop analysts, associates, and managers on engagement teams.
Manage multiple projects, priorities, and administrative tasks.
Identify key tax risks and opportunities.
Apply ASC 740 requirements to prepare and review income tax accrual calculations, including current and deferred tax computations, valuation allowance analyses, uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10), effective tax rate analysis, quarterly and annual journal entries, footnotes, tax account roll-forwards, and reconciliations.
Prepare and review income tax disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) and related financial statement footnotes.
Conduct federal and state tax research and draft/review memoranda to support tax return filing positions and ASC 740 conclusions.
Review tax footnote disclosures and related SEC reporting workpapers (10-Q, 10-K) and present results to client management and external auditors.
Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax matters, including provision, planning, technical research, and audit support with external auditors.
Support business development efforts, including managing client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and identifying opportunities within current engagements.
Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and training of analysts and associates.
Analyze complex ideas or proposals and develop meaningful recommendations.
Simplify complex messages by highlighting and summarizing key points.
Address work that does not meet firm or client expectations.
Identify opportunities to scale efficiencies and improve ways of working across projects and environments.