Corporate Tax Manager

About the role

The Corporate Tax Manager will work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting projects. They will also support engagement management for multiple clients.

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 running client engagements from start to finish
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and consult on various tax matters
• Proficiency in tax-related software
• Ability to respond to inquiries from tax authorities
• Understanding of client operations and business objectives
• Ability to attend professional development and training sessions
• Strong adherence to professional standards and confidentiality

Skills

• Technical skills in tax compliance and consulting
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and consult on various tax matters
• Proficiency in tax-related software
• Ability to respond to inquiries from tax authorities
• Understanding of client operations and business objectives
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and participation in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan. Additionally, seasonal employees may be eligible for the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan.

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.