Corporate Tax Manager

Grant Thornton; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager in the Milwaukee area to lead planning, execution, and completion of tax engagements for multiple clients within the Corporate Tax Solutions Family. The role emphasizes ASC 740 tax accounting, client service, and engagement management with strong collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or JD, 4–7 years of tax experience, and a proven track record in corporate income tax and tax provision work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing.
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred.
• Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Can travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed.
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
• Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Conducting primary review of form 1120S returns or ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Researching and consulting on various tax matters; Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns.
• Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
• Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
• Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
• Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tax compliance

ASC 740

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or JD/active law license

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

As the Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax Solutions Family generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client’s tax functions, because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget

• Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed.

• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients

• Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities

• Conducting primary review of form 1120S returns or ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.

• Researching and consulting on various tax matters; Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns.

• Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities

• Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services

• Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements

• Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience

• CPA or JD/active law license required

• Experience in public accounting is preferred

• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills

• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations

• Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing

• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred

• Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail

• Can travel as needed

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About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

  Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

  Additional Details:

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