Corporate Tax Manager

AuditFriendly Careers • Houston, TX • Full Time • $120,000–$181,000 / year

Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent, hybrid (requires 3 minimum days in office per week). Willing to consider qualified relocation candidates. No sponsorship available. Key Responsibilities:

Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing tax projects, and managing budgets.
Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns on tax projects; assess staff performance and perform in-charge roles as needed.
Identify opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients.
Review tax returns prepared by staff and recommend improvements for accuracy and tax savings.
Conduct primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
Research and consult on tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns.
Respond to inquiries from IRS, state, and other tax authorities.
Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and deliver tax services.
Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives to apply on engagements.
Attend professional development and training sessions regularly.
Adhere to highest professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
CPA (active or reciprocity) or JD/active law license.
4-7 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Corporate tax and tax provision experience with ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) in the past 1-3 years.
Strong ASC 740 skills.
Proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws/regulations.
Strong working knowledge of statutory income tax compliance/consulting, including state/local income taxes, international taxation, and transfer pricing.
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills.

Required Functional and Behavioral Skills:

Current manager-level experience.
Public accounting experience with top 15 accounting firms preferred.
Corporate tax experience supporting large, multi-state/national/global companies.
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Experience with OneSource Tax Provision preferred.
Ability to travel as needed.

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