Tax Manager

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL
•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Manager will be responsible for preparing federal taxable income calculations and supporting schedules for corporate income tax filings. This role involves gathering and reviewing state tax data, coordinating with external compliance providers, and calculating/monitoring quarterly estimated tax payments. Additionally, the Tax Manager will prepare and review the U.S. income tax provision (ASC 740 or IFRS IAS 12), validate tax payable balances, and calculate the effective tax rate. The position also supports the Tax Director on special projects, tax planning, and provides guidance to finance and business teams. Responsibilities include managing tax audits, handling tax notices, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and technology leverage within the tax function.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of corporate tax experience (Big 4 and/or industry)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and/or IFRS IAS 12 (tax provision)
  • Experience managing external service providers and compliance processes
  • Proficiency with tax software (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Master's in Taxation or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence non-tax stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with tax technology, process automation, or transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Prepare federal taxable income calculations and supporting schedules for corporate income tax filings
  • Gather and review state tax data from controllers; analyze for reasonableness and year-over-year consistency
  • Coordinate with external compliance providers to ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns
  • Calculate and monitor quarterly estimated tax payments, ensuring timely and accurate submission
  • Prepare and manage miscellaneous tax filings (e.g., withholding tax returns, tax residency certificates, FinCEN reporting)
  • Prepare and review the U.S. income tax provision (ASC 740 or IFRS IAS 12), including current and deferred tax calculations
  • Validate tax payable balances and deferred tax accounts
  • Calculate and analyze the effective tax rate (ETR) and provide explanations to the parent company
  • Perform quarterly tax account reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Partner with the Controller and accounting team to ensure accurate financial data and proper recording of tax journal entries
  • Support the Tax Director on special projects, tax planning initiatives, and strategic matters
  • Collaborate with external tax advisors on technical issues, transactions, and structuring considerations
  • Provide ongoing guidance to finance and business teams on tax-related questions and impacts
  • Manage federal and state tax audits, including timely and complete responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs)
  • Handle tax notices and inquiries, resolving discrepancies with tax authorities
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support ongoing compliance readiness
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and efficiency
  • Leverage tax technology and automation tools to streamline compliance and reporting
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and initiative to challenge the status quo and enhance the tax function

Benefits

  • flexible working arrangements
  • supportive work environment
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