Tax Manager
Comfort Systems • Houston, TX (Corp HQ) • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Tax Manager – Comfort Systems USA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and assist with the Company’s quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including the effective tax rate, deferred tax accounts, uncertain tax positions, and related tax accounting matters. Assist with preparation and review of tax-related disclosures included in the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K. Manage the preparation and review of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return and state income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely compliance. Oversee, develop, and mentor tax staff, including reviewing work, providing technical guidance, establishing priorities, and supporting professional development. Manage and enhance the tax department’s technology, compliance systems, and research tools, with a focus on improving processes, strengthening controls, increasing efficiency, and automating processes where appropriate. Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues and develop tax strategies to optimize tax benefits while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws. Assist with the tax review of potential acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction considerations, tax attributes, and integration into the Company’s tax reporting and compliance processes. Monitor and analyze changes in federal and state tax laws, regulations, accounting guidance, and interpretations; evaluate the impact on the Company and recommend and implement appropriate actions. Manage and coordinate federal and state income tax and unclaimed property audits and inquiries and assist field locations with indirect tax audits and other tax matters as needed. Support the Company’s internal control environment, including maintaining appropriate tax-related controls and participating in controls testing performed by internal and external auditors. Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, payroll, operations, and other business functions to obtain and analyze information necessary for tax reporting, compliance, audits, and tax planning. Manage or participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, process improvements, and other strategic tax matters. Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned. undefined REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · CPA required. · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university. Minimum of five years of tax experience, including experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting. Public accounting experience highly desirable. Prior experience supervising, reviewing, and developing tax professionals preferred. Strong analytical, tax research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex tax matters and develop practical solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both tax and non-tax professionals throughout the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills. · Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision, ONESOURCE Income Tax, Sage Fixed Assets, and Alteryx preferred. Must be able to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, when required during peak reporting and compliance periods.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $145,000–$172,000 per year (median ~$150,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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