Tax Manager

Cummins • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

The Tax Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the execution of the company’s income tax accounting and reporting processes. This role oversees the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provision deliverables, coordinates with external advisors, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements. The manager supports tax forecasting, financial reporting, and audit activities by providing accurate data, technical analysis, and process leadership. Working under the direction of senior tax leadership, this role ensures that tax accounting processes operate efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with corporate policies and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
• Significant experience required, including supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including coordination with external advisors, review of key inputs, and preparation of supporting workpapers, analytics, and documentation.
• Support external advisors and Corporate Accounting on quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements, including effective tax rate analysis, variance explanations, and preparation of income tax footnote disclosures.
• Oversee process execution and internal controls related to tax accounting and reporting, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, adherence to SOX requirements, and continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Lead tax rate forecasting and planning activities, including quarterly AETR forecasting, scenario modeling, and support for the Annual Operating Plan.
• Partner cross ‑ functionally with Corporate Accounting, Planning, Treasury, Legal, and external auditors to address technical tax accounting issues, support audits, and ensure alignment on tax positions and reporting outcomes.
• Research and interpret current and emerging tax regulations and accounting standards to assess their impact on the company’s tax positions, financial statements, and operational activities.
• Manage federal, state, and international tax return processes, including review of tax reconciliations, support for compliance filings, and oversight of related projects.
• Respond to tax notices and inquiries, ensuring appropriate updates to tax methodologies, documentation of technical positions, and reassessment of FIN 48 reserve positions as needed.
• Lead and support tax audits by coordinating responses, preparing documentation, and managing interactions with tax authorities.

What This Job Offers

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