Manager, Direct Tax

This role supports the annual and ongoing goals of the tax function within a dynamic, forward-thinking finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. The Direct Tax Manager will drive income tax compliance, accounting and reporting, forecasting, strategy, and analysis while managing a professional team to communicate complex tax insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax professionals in administering US income tax compliance, audits, planning, forecasting, and accounting processes.
• Manage the global income tax compliance calendar to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Propose and enable strategies for reducing the corporate tax burden for direct taxes and its accounting impact.
• Provide performance management, training, and guidance to the Direct Tax team members and empower their professional development.
• Identify and implement process improvement ideas to shorten provision and compliance cycle times and improve data quality.
• Maintain current relationships with external consultants and collaborate with other finance teams.
• Manage the preparation and perform the initial review of income tax and franchise tax compliance.
• Prepare/review quarterly and annual tax provision components, including book-tax differences and tax footnote disclosures.
• Review effective tax rate calculations and cash tax projections for financial planning and forecasting.
• Coordinate federal and state income tax audits, prepare and review responses to audit inquiries, and communicate audit progression to management.
• Research tax issues and communicate conclusions and recommendations through written technical memos.
• Monitor new and pending US legislation and determine the potential impact.
• Adhere to internal controls and coordinate documentation evidencing that internal controls have been followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably with progression of increased responsibilities in a Global, Corporate Tax, and/or Public Accounting environment, including 2+ years of leading others.
• Strong knowledge of accounting for income tax rules under ASC 740 and US GAAP accounting.
• Strong financial acumen and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Interest in learning GILTI, FTC, FDII, and BEAT rules developed under the TCJA.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach coworkers and build high-performing, highly engaged teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, Workday, Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative cross-functional working relationships.

Work Environment

This role offers flexibility with a preference for a hybrid model (two days in the office and more remote work during the first week of the month). There is potential for a fully remote option. Standard working hours are 8 AM–5 PM CST, with occasional assistance required outside these hours and periodic weekend support. The team consists of five members and fosters a collaborative, outgoing culture.

Pay

$35.00 - $45.00/hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)