Senior Tax Manager

We are looking for an experienced corporate tax leader to join our client's accounting organization near Columbia, MD on a hybrid basis. This role offers broad ownership across income tax, indirect tax, compliance, provision work, and strategic advisory activities within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with sound judgment, process improvement skills, and the ability to partner effectively across finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely submission of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, including estimated payments and extension requirements.

• Oversee tax provision activities under ASC 740, including supporting analyses, assumptions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial statement disclosures.

• Coordinate responses to tax authority notices and support federal and state examinations by gathering documentation, preparing workpapers, and assisting with audit resolution.

• Direct oversight of state and local indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax filings, audit support, and management of inquiries across multiple jurisdictions.

• Monitor real and personal property tax obligations, ensuring reporting, payments, and audit activity are handled accurately and on schedule.

• Evaluate the tax impact of business transactions such as restructurings, intercompany activity, and new initiatives, and recommend practical approaches to reduce risk and improve tax efficiency.

• Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to pursue tax planning opportunities, including credits, incentives, and other cash tax savings strategies.

• Maintain and enhance tax technology, documentation, and internal control procedures, while supporting testing and implementation work tied to system upgrades such as D365.

• Provide guidance and informal training to finance and accounting colleagues, while mentoring members of the tax team and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive process improvements that increase the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax operations and governance practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation is preferred.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with corporate income tax compliance and annual income tax provision activities.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and related accounting for income taxes.
• Background overseeing federal, state, and indirect tax matters in a corporate environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with external advisors, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Compensation

$140,000.00-$172,000.00 Yearly

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