Tax Compliance Manager

ebs recruiters LLC•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Tax Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing corporate state income tax compliance, audit management, tax planning support, and process improvement initiatives. This role leads the preparation and review of state tax filings, manages audit activities, supports tax technology enhancements, and provides leadership to a small tax team. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax expertise, analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field required.
5+ years of corporate state income tax experience.
Strong knowledge of corporate state income tax compliance, audits, and tax research.
Experience with ONESOURCE tax software required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
CPA preferred.
Industry-specific licensing may be required.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, Alteryx, or similar data analytics tools preferred.
Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the corporate state income tax compliance process, including consolidated, unitary, and separate company tax returns.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax filings through established controls and review procedures.
Lead quarterly estimated tax and extension calculations.
Research and analyze state tax regulations and positions to support compliance and reporting requirements.
Coordinate and manage state income tax, sales and use tax, and franchise tax audits.
Support tax planning initiatives, including analysis of acquisitions, business structure changes, and tax law updates.
Evaluate the tax impact of business decisions and provide recommendations as needed.
Maintain and enhance tax reporting tools, applications, and compliance processes.
Support tax technology initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to enhance tax reporting and compliance activities.
Manage, coach, and develop a small tax team.
Establish priorities, monitor workload, and ensure timely completion of compliance and audit activities.
Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other business partners to support organizational objectives.