Senior Tax Manager - Enterprise Tax

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

About the role

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join their dynamic Tax team. This is a review and sign-off level role, not a learning role. The candidate must be fluent in the following technical areas:

Responsibilities

• Consolidated C corporation compliance, including Form 1120 consolidated returns, intercompany eliminations, SRLY, Section 382 ownership change analysis, and consolidated return basics under the 1502 regulations.
• Partnership compliance, including Form 1065 for PE operating partnerships, tiered structures, Section 704(b) and 704(c) allocations, Section 743(b) step ups, and K-1 reporting to PE sponsors and blockers.
• PE deal and transaction tax, including transaction cost analysis, 338(h)(10) and 336(e) elections, Form 8594 purchase price allocation, earnout and escrow treatment, rollover equity, and post-acquisition integration.
• Multistate compliance, including apportionment, combined and unitary filings, nexus analysis, state addbacks, and state NOL tracking post M&A.
• Current hot topics, including Section 163(j) interest limitation, Section 174 and 174A capitalization and recovery options under OBBBA, bonus depreciation, and GILTI and FDII at a working level.
• ASC 740, including provision review, deferred tax, valuation allowance analysis, and return-to-provision coordination with client controllers and auditors.
• Manage a senior engagement team, review complex consolidated returns at a sign-off level, and own workflow and delivery for multiple six-figure accounts simultaneously.
• Manage direct relationships with in-house Directors of Tax, providing technical precision, responsiveness, and proactive advisory.
• Develop and mentor managers and staff.
• Represent Aprio credibly on demanding, high-expectation engagements.

Requirements

• Approximately 8 to 12 years of public accounting experience at the Senior Manager level.
• CPA required.
• Direct experience managing PE-backed clients is essential (background can be in consolidated C corp portfolio companies, PE operating partnerships, or a mix of both).
• Prior experience working alongside in-house Directors of Tax and engaging with client-side tax leadership as a peer.
• Proficient in GoSystems for consolidated C corporation returns (CCH Axcess experience is not a substitute).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Top-rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

Pay

$125,000 - $228,000 a year

Why Work For Aprio

• Work with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm passionate about what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide the culture, ensuring an exceptional team-member and client experience (the Aprio Way).
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Freedom to innovate and bring ideas to help grow the firm.
• Growth opportunities: Professional growth in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: Rewarded with competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and a flexible work environment for work/life balance.