Tax Manager - Federal and State Compliance

Hampton Lumber • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Hampton Lumber is seeking a highly motivated tax professional to support federal and state compliance across a complex organizational structure, including C Corporations, S Corporations, and international reporting requirements. The Tax Manager is an individual contributor with significant ownership of a diverse range of tax matters and will partner with accounting, finance, operations, and external advisors to research transactions, resolve technical tax issues, and ensure accurate tax reporting across multiple business lines and jurisdictions.

The role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of Hampton Lumber’s U.S. operations, from timberland ownership and harvesting through sawmill manufacturing, wholesale distribution, exports, and international sales. The successful candidate will develop a detailed understanding of how business transactions flow through accounting records and affect federal and state tax reporting. This position involves balancing varied responsibilities, addressing complex compliance challenges, and supporting forecasts, acquisitions, business initiatives, and legislative changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Tax.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant corporate income tax experience, particularly with larger, more complex, multi-level tax structures and large data sets.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex transactions and determine practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through to completion.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with people across departments, locations, and external organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain tax concepts clearly and concisely and document conclusions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs.
• Professional, accountable, and committed to high standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of federal Forms 1120 and 1120S for a large and complex organizational structure spanning timber, sawmill, manufacturing, wholesale, and sales operations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams across multiple locations to analyze transactions and determine appropriate tax treatment.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 tax provisions, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred taxes, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage tax payment calculations, extensions, estimated tax payments, and compliance calendars.
• Research federal and state tax issues and evaluate legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare state apportionment workpapers and compute federal and state tax adjustments for multiple reporting groups.
• Manage tax notices, examinations, refund claims, and communications with taxing authorities.
• Review work performed by the Corporate Tax Accountant, including reconciliations and depreciation reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding consolidated federal and state income tax returns.
• Prepare tax analyses supporting forecasts, acquisitions, business initiatives, and legislative changes.
• Support sales tax, property tax, and other special tax projects as needed.

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for medical and dental insurance premiums, mental health coverage, and cost-effective co-pays and deductibles.
• 401(k) with a 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years.
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
• Opportunity to earn bonuses.
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development.

What This Job Offers

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