Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns in coordination with external advisors.
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, ensuring accurate application of ASC 740 and related tax accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate tax records and support financial close requirements.
• Cook up coordination with external auditors and ensure timely responses to tax-related audit inquiries.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of corporate tax strategies to optimize the company’s overall tax profile.
• Monitor federal, state, and local tax legislation and evaluate the impact on the organization.
• Aid in evaluating tax planning opportunities, including those related to changing regulations or potential exemptions.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain and execute tax-related internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Identify and communicate tax risks and exposures; develop solutions to mitigate them.
• Maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal documentation supporting compliance efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with accounting, finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure accurate tax data and efficient tax reporting processes.
• Support business initiatives by advising on tax implications of transactions, contracts, and projects.
• Cook up real estate and personal property tax matters with external consultants, including assisting with annual renditions and assessments.

External Partnerships

• Engage and coordinate with external tax advisors for specialized tax matters, audits, and complex transactions.
• Support responses to tax authority inquiries and manage tax controversies with oversight from the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s in Tax preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive corporate tax or public accounting experience (Big Four experience a plus).
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state income taxation, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Experience with state and local tax areas (sales tax, gross receipts tax, property tax) preferred.
• Public-company experience or exposure to ASC 740 highly desirable.
• Ability to identify and assess tax issues quickly and propose practical solutions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact with senior management.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with Hospitality Occupancy Tax and extended stay rules preferred.