Shared Financial Services & Tax Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Shared Financial Services & Tax Manager to guide a broad range of accounting and tax activities for the organization and its affiliated entities in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This role will shape financial operations, strengthen compliance practices, and support accurate reporting across shared service functions. The position works closely with finance leaders, operational teams, technology partners, member organizations, and external advisors to improve efficiency, maintain regulatory alignment, and deliver dependable financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales & use tax, property tax, ASC 740 tax provision, 263A, and 1099 reporting activities.
• Oversee tax audits, compliance initiatives, and relationships with external tax advisors.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess business impacts.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Present tax and financial insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CPA highly preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive tax, accounting, or finance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or tax professionals.
• Strong knowledge of corporate taxation, tax compliance, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, and/or large ERP environments preferred.
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance and preparing or overseeing corporate tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of sales tax and monthly indirect tax reporting requirements.
• Background in shared services, accounting operations, and general bookkeeping functions.
• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze financial statements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience guiding cross-functional finance activities.
• Understanding of fixed assets, treasury-related support, and financial control practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, member stakeholders, and external advisors.

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 base salary plus bonus.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - cover good portion of premiums
• 401k + match + non-contributory match
• PTO - 2 weeks, 3 floating holidays, 4 personal days