Tax Manager

We are looking for a Tax Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role will oversee key corporate tax activities, including income tax provision work, return preparation, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, hands-on experience with CCH tax applications, and the ability to manage deadlines in a complex business environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead preparation and review of annual income tax provision calculations and related supporting schedules.
• Manage corporate tax return activities to help ensure accurate and timely filings across applicable jurisdictions.
• Oversee sales and payroll tax compliance processes, resolving issues and maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and CCH Sales Tax software to prepare, analyze, and document tax reporting activities.
• Provide tax guidance related to entity formation, federal tax matters, and the impact of share repurchase activity.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify reporting needs, and support tax planning initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of tax experience, including responsibility for corporate tax reporting and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing annual income tax provisions and corporate tax returns.
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem Fx and CCH Sales Tax applications.
• Solid knowledge of federal tax rules, sales tax requirements, and payroll tax obligations.
• Experience supporting tax matters related to entity formation and corporate transactions such as share repurchase activity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a long-term contract environment.

Compensation

$39.59-$45.84 Hourly

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