Corporate Tax Manager (Provisions)

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax engagements from planning through completion while meeting budget expectations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns on tax projects.
• Perform staff performance assessments and act as in-charge when needed.
• Review corporate tax returns prepared by staff and recommend improvements for accuracy and tax-saving opportunities.
• Lead primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements, including preparation and audit support.
• Conduct research and provide guidance on complex tax matters.
• Use tax software systems to prepare and process returns.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS, state, and other tax authorities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across all levels of client management.
• Develop a deep understanding of client operations and business objectives to enhance engagement quality.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing or prospective client relationships.
• Attend ongoing professional development and training programs.
• Maintain strict professional standards and confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Active CPA license for PA (or reciprocity) or JD/active law license.
• Four to seven years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
• Corporate tax experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global companies.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and experience in provision preparation, review, and audit support.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, federal and state corporate income tax laws, and related regulations.
• Broad experience in statutory income tax compliance, state and local taxation, international taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Recent public accounting experience with a Top 15 accounting firm.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule with at least two office days per week.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP).
• Professional services industry experience.
• Stable career history without frequent short-term moves.