Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing advisory practice, with a strong focus on C-Corporation taxation and ASC 740 (income tax accounting). This role will support clients with complex tax provision work, technical tax matters, and strategic tax planning initiatives.
The ideal candidate will come from a Big 4 or national public accounting background and have deep expertise in income tax provisions, deferred taxes, and financial reporting for income taxes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with CFOs, Controllers, and tax leadership teams across a diverse client base, including public companies and private equity-backed organizations.
Key Responsibilities
ASC 740 & Tax Provision
- Lead and review ASC 740 income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations
- Analyze and document deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions
- Prepare and review effective tax rate (ETR) analyses and supporting schedules
- Ensure accurate tax accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
C-Corporation Tax Advisory
- Provide technical tax guidance to C-Corporation clients on complex tax matters
- Support clients with tax planning, structuring, and compliance considerations
- Advise on the tax implications of transactions, M&A, and corporate restructuring
- Financial Reporting & Compliance Support
- Assist with tax-related disclosures for financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Review or support federal and state corporate tax returns as needed
- Coordinate with external auditors on tax provision and related disclosures
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client tax departments and finance leadership
- Manage multiple client engagements and deliver high-quality work products
- Present technical tax concepts clearly to both tax and non-tax stakeholders
- Process Improvement & Technology
- Identify opportunities to improve tax provision processes, controls, and documentation
- Support implementation and optimization of tax technology and provision tools (e.g., OneSource, Corptax)
- Enhance efficiency through automation and process standardization
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor senior and staff-level consultants
- Review work, provide feedback, and support professional development
- Contribute to recruiting, training, and practice development initiatives
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Master’s in Taxation (MST) preferred
- CPA required
Experience
- 6–10+ years of experience in corporate tax or tax advisory
- Prior experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm strongly preferred
- Deep experience with ASC 740 / income tax provision work
- Experience working with C-Corporation clients, including public companies
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical expertise in ASC 740 and U.S. corporate tax
- Ability to research and interpret complex tax regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written communication skills, particularly for technical memos and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SEC reporting and public company environments
- Familiarity with tax provision software (OneSource, Corptax, etc.)
- Exposure to M&A and transaction-related tax matters
- Experience supporting private equity-backed companies or high-growth organizations
Why Join
- Work on complex and high-impact tax advisory engagements
- Direct exposure to CFOs, Controllers, and tax leadership teams
- Opportunity to move beyond compliance into strategic tax advisory work
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with clear advancement opportunities