Sr Manager, Tax

Vantive•Deerfield, IL

1d•$140,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Vantive is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its Global Tax Compliance & Reporting team. Reporting to the Global Tax Planning Director, this role leads preparation and review of U.S. federal and state income tax filings, owns key components of U.S. and global tax provision processes under ASC 740, and advances strategic tax initiatives across jurisdictions. The role is a senior technical leadership position requiring enterprise-level judgment, strong U.S. federal and state tax expertise, growing exposure to non-U.S. tax, leadership capability, and the ability to influence process improvement and technology integration across stakeholders. The Senior Tax Manager oversees U.S. tax compliance and provision work, including quarterly and annual global income tax provision calculations, financial statement footnotes, estimated tax payments, and supporting documentation. The position partners with global tax, finance, accounting, external service providers, and other teams to support accurate filings and forecasts, resolve complex matters, and meet reporting and compliance deadlines. The role also leads improvements to tax workpapers, controls, systems, and procedures; supports SOX compliance; and provides technical guidance and coaching to junior tax staff and cross-functional contributors. The estimated base salary is $140,000 to $192,000 annually, and the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus. Vantive provides comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant tax compliance and provision experience in public accounting or a multinational corporation’s in-house tax department.
Strong background in U.S. federal and state tax compliance and ASC 740.
Experience with OneSource tax software or an equivalent product.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Strong accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with Tax, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and other departments in the U.S. and other countries.
Self-starter who takes initiative while seeking appropriate guidance.
Growth mindset characterized by curiosity, continuous learning and improvement, and embracing challenges.

Nice To Haves

CPA or advanced degree in Taxation.
Knowledge of ERP systems such as JDE, FCCS, or Planful.
Proficiency with workflow tools such as Alteryx and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Lead technical review of book-to-tax adjustments for the consolidated U.S. federal income tax return.
Coordinate and review state apportionment and modification calculations for U.S. state corporate income tax filings.
Own preparation and review of U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including technical review, issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, and timely filing.
Coordinate external service providers and internal teams to deliver accurate, timely tax filings and payments, resolve complex issues, and maintain accountability across the compliance calendar.
Oversee quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations.
Lead ad hoc tax compliance processes, including Form W-8, W-9, and 1042 reporting.
Monitor tax legislation and accounting-standard changes, assess their impact on compliance and reporting, and recommend actions to leadership and business stakeholders.
Calculate the U.S. state tax blended rate, relevant state tax balances for financial statements, and state tax forecast.
Lead inputs to the global annual effective tax rate and cash tax forecast, partnering with global tax, finance, and accounting stakeholders.
Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual global income tax provisions under ASC 740, including financial statement footnotes, technical documentation, and coordination with global tax teams.
Review tax accounting journal entries.
Analyze and document current and deferred tax positions, including FIN 48 reserves and valuation allowances.
Review and challenge international tax provisions, tax returns, and provision-to-return workpapers with non-U.S. tax teams and external advisors.
Oversee documentation supporting SOX compliance, including control evidence, tax accounting judgments, and process documentation.
Develop and continually improve workpapers, controls, and processes supporting U.S. state income tax compliance and provision calculations.
Provide thought leadership on OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, Power BI, Alteryx, and AI tools to improve productivity, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Develop and maintain tax-related policies and procedures.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and direction to junior tax staff and cross-functional contributors.
Manage workload distribution, project timelines, technical priorities, and issue escalation within the tax compliance and reporting team.
Research federal, state, and local taxation and transfer pricing issues.
Stay current on federal and state legislative changes and assist in educating key stakeholders.
Assist with modeling tax reform or business changes and their impact on federal and state taxes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Aon Pooled Employer Plan and Vantive 401(k) retirement savings plan, with investment options, financial education, and retirement resources.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Childcare benefits.
Discretionary bonus eligibility.