Tax Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Income Tax Compliance Manager to lead federal and multi-state income tax compliance activities for a complex corporate environment. This role will oversee consolidated federal tax filings, state and local income tax compliance, audit support, and strategic tax initiatives while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in corporate income tax compliance, including consolidated and unitary return filings, state-specific tax regulations, and audit defense. This individual should be capable of independently managing complex tax matters while collaborating cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of federal corporate income tax returns, including complex consolidated return filings.
• Oversee multi-state income tax compliance, including combined reporting, unitary filings, apportionment, nexus analysis, and throwback rules.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local income tax returns and related payments.
• Research and interpret federal and state tax laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead and support income tax audits conducted by federal and state taxing authorities.
• Defend tax positions and coordinate responses to audit inquiries, notices, and assessments.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on ASC 740 income tax provisions, deferred taxes, and tax account reconciliations.
• Analyze the tax impact of business transactions, acquisitions, restructures, and operational changes.
• Maintain and improve tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants as needed.
• Mentor and support junior tax staff and assist with workflow management and training initiatives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments affecting the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in federal and state income tax compliance.
• Strong experience with consolidated federal income tax return filings.
• Extensive knowledge of state income tax compliance, including combined reporting, unitary filings, and throwback rules.
• Experience defending tax positions during federal and state audits.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and income tax provision processes preferred.
• Ability to independently manage complex compliance areas and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) preferred.
• Experience in a large corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with tax software such as OneSource, Corptax, Vertex, CCH, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with multi-state or international tax structures is a plus.

Skills

• Federal Income Tax Compliance
• State & Local Tax (SALT)
• Consolidated Returns
• Combined & Unitary Reporting
• Tax Research & Planning
• Audit Defense
• ASC 740
• Tax Provisions
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Multi-State Compliance
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills