Tax Manager

About the role

The Tax Manager is a key contributor to the company's tax function, supporting a publicly traded environment with complex multi-state operations. Owns income tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), and indirect taxes including sales/use, gross receipts, and property tax. Serves as a cross-functional partner to operations, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, and treasury teams. Leads, mentors, and develops tax team members; providing coaching, prioritization, and feedback. Drives process improvements through technology and automation. Thrives in an acquisitive and jurisdictionally expanding business environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a proactive, service-oriented tax function aligned with business growth
• Build strong cross-functional relationships; translate tax requirements into business-friendly guidance
• Align tax strategies with broader business objectives and financial results
• Understand GAAP before applying tax
• Prepare quarterly and annual US tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP/ASC 740 and perform the required SOX control procedures
• Prepare book tax difference workpapers including: mergers and acquisitions analysis, stock-based compensation, 162(m)
• Review book tax difference workpapers including depreciation/amortization and other perm and deferred tax items
• Prepare trend analysis and identify tax rate drivers and variances
• Prepare uncertain tax position memos
• Prepare tax financial statement disclosures
• Respond promptly to all internal and external auditor requests
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional compliance including nexus, apportionment, filing requirements across a growing entity structure
• Prepare or first review income tax returns including: Consolidated 1120, 1065s, multistate reporting, and tax credit calculations
• Manage external tax service providers; ensure quality, timelines, and completeness
• Review and maintain tax fixed assets
• Review quarterly US tax estimates
• Support audits by tax authorities
• Review and timely file monthly, quarterly, and annual gross receipts, sales and use, and personal property tax returns
• Analyze new vendors, new laws, and new entities for use tax applicability
• Review and approve indirect tax accruals and reconciliations
• Communicate financial and P&L impacts of indirect taxes to business partners
• Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks proactively
• Lead initiatives to modernize and scale the tax function through automation and technology
• Evaluate and implement tax tools, data analytics, and AI solutions
• Improve data integrity, reporting speed, and overall efficiency
• Standardize and document processes to support scalable growth and audit readiness
• Drive continuous improvement mindset across the tax team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax required; CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in Tax
• Public Accounting or Fortune 500 experience preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Demonstrated expertise as a senior tax analyst, including but not limited to:
• Strong expertise in income tax, ASC 740, and multi-state taxation
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and tax technology tools
• Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity
• Proven project management and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams
• Operates independently with accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables
• Anticipates issues and drives solutions proactively
• Sets and achieves goals with minimal supervision
• Brings positive energy and fosters a collaborative, engaging team culture