Corporate Tax Manager

About the role

The Corporate Tax Manager will be part of the Corporate Tax Solutions Family, focusing on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting projects. This role involves engaging with clients, managing engagements, and collaborating with specialists in the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO).

Responsibilities

• Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates, and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed.
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients.
• Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
• Conducting primary review of Form 1120S returns or ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Researching and consulting on various tax matters.
• Utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns.
• Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services.
• Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements.
• Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing.
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred.
• Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Can travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing.
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred.
• Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Technical skills and qualifications as outlined above.

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Flexible work arrangements and options to work remotely.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits tailored to your unique needs.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Flexible work arrangements are available.