Tax Manager

Optimas Solutions•Wood Dale, IL

28d•$87,686 - $109,608

About The Position

The Tax Manager will oversee and manage all tax-related activities for the organization, ensuring compliance with domestic and international tax regulations. This role has a broad range of responsibilities that include leading compliance, reporting, supporting business growth, and implementing best tax practices. This position partners closely with the Controller, Accounting and Treasury, as well as the broader business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
CPA or equivalent professional certification required.
Minimum of 6+ years of progressive tax experience, with a mix in public accounting and a role with a multinational company strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and reporting
Solid understanding of international tax concepts, including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and foreign tax credits.
Proven experience leading or managing ASC 740 tax provision processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience working with external tax advisors and managing outsourced compliance models.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple different workstreams with a willingness to roll up their sleeves
Ability to connect tax implications to broader business objectives
Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
Strong risk awareness and commitment to internal controls

Responsibilities

Manage U.S. federal, state and local, and international income tax compliance for multiple North American legal entities by partnering with external advisors who prepare the tax returns.
Ensure accurate year-end income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740, including calculation of tax provisions, deferred taxes, and tax footnote disclosures by partnering with external advisors who prepare the tax provision.
Manage indirect tax workstreams, including liaising with external providers, responding to sales/use tax, franchise tax, VAT, and Canadian GST/HST questions as well as property tax questions.
Maintain and update tax exemption certificate records, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with sales tax requirements.
Manage tax account reconciliations for both income tax and indirect tax accounts.
Ensure timely tax-related payments by working with Treasury.
Assist with audit defense and investigate and address queries/notices from tax authorities by partnering with external advisors.
Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. and international tax legislation, proactively advising leadership on business implications and opportunities.
Oversee transfer pricing documentation and assist with development and implementation of tax planning strategies related to legal entity structuring and cross-border transactions.
Perform tax research and document conclusions when necessary.
Ensure integrity of tax-related reporting and alignment with corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the tax function, including leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency.