Corporate Tax Manager

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join our team in Boston, MA or Hartford, CT.

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 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting is preferred
• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
• 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

• 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

Benefits

At Grant Thornton, we offer a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career growth. These include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
• Paid holidays during the internship period

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.