Associate Manager, Tax and Reporting Compliance

Cesna Recruitment; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment in Reston, Virginia is seeking a senior tax professional to lead global tax compliance, strategy, and reporting across Federal, State, Local, and international jurisdictions. You will coordinate with external advisors, manage tax calendars, and ensure timely filings while maintaining SOX and IFRS controls.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in tax, CPA, and deep knowledge of international taxation, credits, and multistate issues; travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; CPA required; Masters in Taxation preferred.
• 6+ years of tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or industry.
• Big 4/public accounting or industry experience preparing/reviewing U.S. consolidated income tax returns for large multi-national corporations.
• In-depth understanding of international taxation (Form 5471, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII) and foreign tax credit; entity classification knowledge.
• Experience with multistate income, franchise, gross receipts, sales & use and property taxes; amended returns, Form 3115, NOL and credits.
• Strong global tax provision skills; IFRS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. possession taxation and Federal tax credits/incentives preferred.
• Less than 10% travel required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual tax compliance calendar (U.S. federal/state/local, foreign) and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare/review Federal, State, Local and international tax returns and related forms.
• Coordinate withholding/payroll tax returns and foreign indirect tax returns; track NOLs/credits.
• Prepare quarterly/annual tax provision under IFRS; review data and ensure correct journal entries.
• Manage external tax service providers, audits, and budget; allocate work in-house vs external.
• Support M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration; advise on tax risk.
• Evaluate tax credits/incentives; monitor new tax legislation and impact.
• Respond to IRS/state notices; coordinate responses with external advisors.
• Assist with SOX-related tax controls and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CPA required

Masters in Taxation preferred

Tools

Excel

One Source

SAP/HANA

Job description

• Ensure tax compliance within Federal, State, Local, U.S. possession and Foreign jurisdictions, leveraging external advisors for specialized work. Work with Management in formulating tax strategies
• Optimize Company profitability and cash flow
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Own the annual tax compliance calendar (Federal, State, Local, U.S. possession and foreign; income, franchise, gross receipts, sales & use, property, payroll and withholding taxes; annual reports with Secretaries of State) and ensure timely preparation, filing and payment, directly or through shared administrative support, external advisors and registered-agent services
• Prepare and file sales & use tax returns for all applicable states (including the monthly Virginia consumer’s use tax, Form ST-1) and property tax returns, including payment processing and reconciliation to the GL, with shared administrative support for filing logistics
• Prepare and/or review Federal, State, Local and American Samoa income tax returns and U.S. international forms (e.g., Forms 5471, 1118, 3800, 6765 and 8858), including required elections and disclosures, whether prepared in-house or by external advisors; resolve open items, obtain e-file authorizations, and ensure accurate and timely filing
• Prepare and/or review estimated tax and extension calculations and filings, whether prepared in-house or by external advisors, and ensure timely payment
• Coordinate filing of withholding and payroll tax returns (e.g., Forms 1042 and 941), foreign indirect tax returns (e.g., Canada GST) and FBAR (FinCEN 114)
• Track Federal and State NOLs, credit carryforwards, overpayments and refunds, including multistate positions, to maximize their use
• Prepare and/or coordinate the quarterly and annual income tax provision under IFRS prepared in-house or with external advisors: provide and review required data (e.g., fixed asset roll forwards, retained earnings, accruals, intercompany COGS, inventory by origin, reserves), review results, and ensure tax entries are accurately recorded in the general ledger
• Maintain the effective tax rate used in monthly closings and prepare tax forecasts and cash tax projections in coordination with Accounting and Treasury
• Oversee transfer pricing: prepare and/or review calculations and documentation, whether prepared in-house or with external advisors, intercompany funding and cost recharge arrangements for foreign offices and entities, and quarterly intercompany entries
• Assess income tax implications of transactions, restructuring, new and foreign entities (including entity classification, U.S. reporting and local compliance) and new business ventures; support M&A projects, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Coordinate project-based work with external advisors, including amended returns and refund claims, accounting method changes (Form 3115), and R&D tax credit and transfer pricing studies
• Evaluate and monitor tax credits and incentives (e.g., R&D, foreign tax credit, possession credit, New Markets Tax Credit) and the potential impact of new tax legislation, and recommend proper course of action
• Receive and triage IRS and state notices and manage audits, coordinating responses and documentation with external advisors, to reach timely resolution
• Manage external tax service providers, auditors and outside counsel, including scope, budgets, deliverables and deadlines; determine which matters are handled in-house and which require external advice based on complexity, risk and cost
• Review work product from external advisors and administrative staff for accuracy and completeness (e.g., amounts reconciled to filings and the ledger) and elevate discrepancies
• Support financial statement audit process including tax disclosures; ensure internal controls regarding tax are followed and documented in accordance with SOX requirements
• Maintain tax procedures, calendars, documentation, and access to tax portals and software; provide timely assistance and support to other departments or operations on tax related matters and their potential impact
• Support Accounting as assigned, including month-end close, financial reporting for foreign offices and entities, audit coordination (PBC) and SOX testing support

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, CPA required, Masters in Taxation preferred
• 6+ years of tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or industry
• Big 4 - Public accounting and/or industry experience preparing and/or reviewing U.S. consolidated income tax returns for large multi-national corporations and coordinating with external preparers
• In-depth understanding of international taxation, including Form 5471, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII and foreign tax credit; working knowledge of entity classification (check-the-box), Forms 8858 and 8832, and FBAR (FinCEN 114)
• Experience with multistate income, franchise, gross receipts, sales & use and property taxes, and with amended returns, accounting method changes (Form 3115) and NOL and credit carryforward management
• Strong global tax provision skills and experience in financial reporting; IFRS experience preferred
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements
• Well-rounded expertise in U.S. tax issues and tax planning; experience with international tax planning and strategy
• Experience managing external tax advisors, budgets and IRS and state audits
• Ability to review third-party work product and identify discrepancies
• Familiarity with U.S. possession taxation and Federal tax credits and incentives preferred
• Less than 10% travel required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Excel and One Source; experience with SAP/HANA preferred