Tax Manager

TAX MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY

The Tax Manager will oversee the company’s tax compliance, reporting, planning, and related accounting activities. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, monitoring tax regulations, supporting tax planning initiatives, and coordinating with internal teams and external tax professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Review tax calculations, supporting schedules, and tax documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable tax requirements.

2. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support tax planning strategies to help manage the organization’s tax obligations.
• Research tax laws, regulations, and changes that may affect the company.
• Provide tax-related guidance to management and relevant internal teams.

3. Tax Accounting & Reconciliation

• Review tax accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with tax provisions, accruals, and related accounting entries.
• Identify and resolve tax discrepancies and accounting issues.

4. Audits & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate tax audits and respond to information requests from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Work with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies as required.

5. Team & Process Management

• Supervise and provide guidance to tax and accounting staff as applicable.
• Review tax processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain tax calendars, procedures, and compliance documentation.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate completion of tax filings.
• Compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Accuracy of tax calculations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Timely resolution of tax issues and audit requests.
• Effective implementation of tax planning and compliance processes.
• Successful completion of tax-related projects and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive tax or accounting experience, with tax management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience with tax preparation and accounting software.
• CPA or other relevant professional tax/accounting certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting.
• Maintain organized and confidential tax records and documentation.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization.
• Demonstrate strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with management, tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.