Tax Manager

Pennant Services•Eagle, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Manager is a key contributor to the company’s tax function, supporting a publicly traded environment with complex multi-state operations. This role owns income tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), and indirect taxes including sales/use, gross receipts, and property tax. The Tax Manager serves as a cross-functional partner to operations, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, and treasury teams. This individual will lead, mentor, and develop tax team members, providing coaching, prioritization, and feedback. They will also drive process improvements through technology and automation and thrive in an acquisitive and jurisdictionally expanding business environment. This individual will work closely with the Director, Tax and Controller, Pennant Services, Inc., as well as key personnel at our external tax firms. The position also provides work direction and technical guidance to junior tax accountants.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax required
Minimum 5 years experience in Tax Public Accounting or Fortune 500 experience preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Demonstrated expertise as a senior tax analyst, including but not limited to: Strong expertise in income tax, ASC 740, and multi-state taxation
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and tax technology tools
Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity
Proven project management and prioritization skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams
Operates independently with accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables
Anticipates issues and drives solutions proactively
Seeks input to understand problems before prescribing solutions
Balances technical excellence with business practicality
Brings positive energy and fosters a collaborative, engaging team culture

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Foster a proactive, service-oriented tax function aligned with business growth
Build strong cross-functional relationships; translate tax requirements into business-friendly guidance
Align tax strategies with broader business objectives and financial results
Ability to understand GAAP before applying tax.
Prepare quarterly and annual US tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP/ASC 740 and perform the required SOX control procedures
Prepare book tax difference workpapers including: mergers and acquisition analysis, stock based compensation, 162(m)
Review book tax difference workpapers including depreciation/amortization and other perm and deferred tax items.
Prepare trend analysis and identify tax rate drivers and variances.
Review income tax journal entries and account reconciliations.
Prepare uncertain tax position memos.
Prepare tax financial statement disclosures
Respond promptly to all internal and external auditor requests
Oversee multi-jurisdictional compliance including nexus, apportionment, filing requirements across a growing entity structure
Prepare or first review income tax returns including: Consolidated 1120, 1065s, multistate reporting, and tax credit calculations
Manage external tax service providers; ensure quality, timelines, and completeness
Review and maintenance of tax fixed assets.
Review quarterly US tax estimates.
Review and draft responses to income tax authority IDRs and notices.
Support audits by tax authorities.
Review and timely file monthly, quarterly, and annual gross receipts, sales and use, and personal property tax returns.
Analyze new vendors, new laws, and new entities for use tax applicability.
Review and approve indirect tax accruals and reconciliations.
Communicate financial and P&L impacts of indirect taxes to business partners
Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks proactively
Lead initiatives to modernize and scale the tax function through automation and technology
Evaluate and implement tax tools, data analytics, and AI solutions
Improve data integrity, reporting speed, and overall efficiency
Standardize and document processes to support scalable growth and audit readiness
Drive continuous improvement mindset across the tax team.