Job Description
Job Description: Tax Manager (42886)
Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for a Tax Manager. Our client is looking for someone with extensive domestic tax experience, strong technical tax expertise, and the ability to lead complex tax initiatives. This individual will play a key role in managing tax provision activities, state income tax compliance, tax audits, and special tax projects while partnering with cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives.
The salary range for this position is $130k-160k.
The Tax Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the company's domestic tax function, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
Lead the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
Oversee state income tax compliance, planning, and reporting while monitoring legislative and regulatory changes.
Manage and coordinate federal and state tax audits, responding to audit requests and resolving tax-related issues.
Research complex domestic and international tax matters and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.
Lead and support special tax projects, including transaction analysis, tax planning initiatives, and research related to unique tax matters such as excise taxes, executive compensation, and cross-border tax considerations.
Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and financial statement disclosures.
Prepare technical tax memorandums and communicate tax implications and recommendations to leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
Collaborate with external advisors and taxing authorities as needed.
Stay current on changes in tax laws and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and identify planning opportunities.
The Tax Manager will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation is a plus.
CPA certification required or strongly preferred.
7-12+ years of domestic tax experience required.
Strong experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions required.
Extensive experience with state income tax compliance and planning required.
Demonstrated experience managing federal and state tax audits required.
Strong technical tax research skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax regulations.
Experience supporting special tax projects and researching unique tax issues, including executive compensation, excise taxes, or international tax considerations, is a plus.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program and comprehensive benefits package, subject to the rules governing those programs.