Tax Manager - Corporate Finance

The Standard•Portland, OR

1d•$117,500 - $187,750

About The Position

The Manager of Tax is a hands-on leader responsible for key tax and compliance functions within the corporate finance division. As a member of the leadership team, this role provides direction for the company’s tax function and oversees tax compliance and provision work. The position combines technical tax expertise with communication, leadership, and staff-development responsibilities. The role oversees corporate tax return preparation and review, tax provision and analysis, tax research, audits, internal controls, and process improvements. It also supports senior leadership and operating groups through written analysis, recommendations, and proactive tax guidance. The Tax Manager leads and mentors tax professionals and helps develop strategies to address changing internal and external conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related area.
Five years of progressively responsible experience handling complex, broad-based federal and state tax compliance, tax provision, and supporting tax analysis.
Proficiency with tax reporting software and tools.
Ability to use new and changing technology to streamline or automate company processes and deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team.
Demonstrated collaborative teamwork and motivation toward team success.
Leadership ability, including motivating an organization, meeting long-term goals, and earning coworkers’ respect.
Personal accountability and an adaptable, solution-oriented approach to problems.
Ability to develop influential, collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Master of Taxation or JD.
CPA or Enrolled Agent certification.
Participation in industry groups and professional associations, such as TEI, COST, or ACLI.

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation and review of federal and state corporate, franchise, excise, gross receipts, premium, sales and use, and property tax returns; ensure accuracy and provide feedback, training, and task delegation to develop tax professionals.
Provide technical and overall leadership to junior tax professionals during projects and strategy execution; identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to reduce federal and state income tax liabilities.
Oversee preparation and review of complex federal and state income tax provisions under GAAP and SAP; supervise analysis of effective tax rates, deferred taxes, tax balance sheets, and GAAP and statutory tax balances.
Supervise and review the company’s FIN 48 analysis, including schedules of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances; identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to reduce federal and state effective tax rates.
Delegate and oversee tax research, provide feedback and training, and review and approve formal memoranda documenting tax positions in complex areas.
Prepare written analyses, formal memoranda, presentations, and other supporting documentation for senior leadership; lead tax professionals performing this work.
Supervise tax audits and ensure resources are available to respond to Internal Document Requests within agreed timeframes; mentor and lead tax professionals assigned to resolve federal and state audits.
Conduct special studies and analyses, develop alternatives, present recommendations to management, and influence management decisions.
Research, analyze, develop, and implement strategies, programs, and processes in response to changing internal and external conditions; participate in industry groups and professional associations such as TEI, COST, and ACLI.
Ensure internal controls mitigate risks associated with tax and business processes; identify and evaluate risks, update policies for tax and regulatory compliance, lead process improvements, and maintain documentation standards.
Identify and implement procedural changes to meet internal-control needs and provide adequate direction to team members.
Maintain effective communication with team members and ensure timely identification and understanding of critical performance factors.
Promote proactive communication and serve as a trusted business advisor to operating groups on business decisions and implementation of the company’s strategic tax vision.
Delegate work and provide supervision, leadership, and mentorship to junior tax professionals as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Annual incentive bonus plan
Paid time off that increases with tenure
11 paid holidays
2 wellness days annually
8 volunteer hours annually
Paid parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Opportunities for career growth and advancement