Tax Manager – Corporate/Commercial

Andersen • New York, NY

22d

About The Position

Managers in our Commercial Tax practice are trusted advisors to a diverse client base ranging from startups to complex multinational public enterprises. This role combines deep technical tax expertise, hands-on research and planning, and leadership, with meaningful opportunities to influence how the practice operates, trains, and grows.
Managers are expected to drive technical excellence, deliver thoughtful tax planning, and play an active role in developing people, processes, and best practices across the firm. Managers engage regularly with firm leaders, with significant advancement opportunities at a fast-growing firm.
Managers can expect to:

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant work experience in an accounting firm, with at least 3 years of Corporate Tax experience;
• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree; Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree;
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (i.e. CPA or JD);
• Strong understanding of debit, credits, and financial statements;
• Self-starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

• Review ASC 740 income tax provisions prepared by staff, including uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and rate reconciliations, while coordinating with client finance teams and external auditors;
• Perform primary and secondary review of complex tax filings, including federal and state returns, and US reporting of international activities, ensuring technical accuracy, and applying planning strategies;
• Advise clients on proactive tax planning and engage with firm specialists for entity structuring, credits & incentives, state and local tax considerations, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, equity compensation, and the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on current and future operations;
• Lead complex tax research and technical analysis, including interpretation and application of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, IRS guidance, and case law, and document conclusions in technical memoranda;
• Maintain and grow client relationships, serving as a primary advisor, anticipating issues, managing deadlines, and clearly communicating technical matters and planning opportunities to both tax and non-tax stakeholders;
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal training programs, including technical training, practical application sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for associates and Senior Associates;
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency, including standardizing workpapers, improving review workflows, leveraging technology and automation, and refining engagement management processes to enhance quality, scalability, and client service;
• Support business development efforts, including drafting proposals, participating in client presentations, and contributing to thought leadership on emerging technical and planning topics; and
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Employees may enroll in the firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire.
• We offer 200 hours of paid time off annually, along with twelve paid holidays each calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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