Corporate Tax Manager

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager in Richmond, VA to oversee the federal and state income tax functions, tax provision, and related research. The role supports ASC 740, manages compliance, foreign information returns, and collaborates across tax and finance.

It reports to the AVP, Tax and offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive rewards package. Join a company with over a century in global leaf tobacco and a commitment to responsible sourcing, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting or corporate tax experience.
• Federal and state income tax compliance experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft products, especially MS Excel.
• Knowledge of tax research techniques and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the ASC 740 tax provision process, including book/tax difference calculations and reporting.
• Manages compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures for the accuracy of financial and tax information, including appropriate documentation.
• Manages the US federal and state income compliance process to include use of income tax software and preparation or review of support workpapers, fixed asset documentation, state apportionment, and quarterly estimates.
• Responsible for the preparation of foreign information returns included in the US federal return.
• Assist tax and other departments with preparation of various international forms for Pillar Two, dividends, residency, and other topics.
• Maintains the tax calendar to ensure compliance with all deadlines.
• Keep current in relevant US federal, state, and international tax law changes.
• Provide technical and analytical support to other tax and non-tax personnel and departments to include tax law monitoring, research, and planning projects on various tax topics.
• Supports required responses to audits and queries received from tax authorities with research and communications.

Skills

Tax compliance

Excel

Communication skills

Public accounting experience

Corporate tax

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

OneSource

Corptax

Job description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Reports To:

AVP, Tax

Our Company

The Global Leader in Premium Leaf Tobacco Supply

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company is the world’s leading supplier of premium leaf tobacco, with over 100 years of experience sourcing, processing, and delivering tobacco crops tailored to customer specifications. With operations spanning major tobacco-regions across five continents, we connect hundreds of thousands of farmers to global manufacturers through a reliable, transparent, and traceable supply chain.

Our portfolio includes flue-cured, burley, oriental, and dark tobaccos, supported by deep agronomic expertise and advanced processing capabilities. Beyond the leaf, we offer value-added services such as customized blending, next-generation nicotine solutions, recycled by-products, and digital traceability tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain.

Universal Leaf Tobacco is more than a supplier – we are a long-term partner committed to responsible sourcing, farmer support, and continuous innovation. By investing in agricultural communities and upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, we help ensure a resilient tobacco supply for generations to come.

Summary

The Corporate Tax Manager prepares the annual consolidated federal income tax return (including foreign company information returns) and supporting work papers, state income tax returns and federal and state estimated and extension payments. This position also assists with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations and financial statement reporting. This position will assist in tax research and various non-income tax filings.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Supports the ASC 740 tax provision process, including book/ tax difference calculations, internal and external reporting.


• Manages compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures for the accuracy of financial and tax information, including appropriate documentation.


• Manages the US federal and state income compliance process to include use of income tax software and preparation or review of support workpapers, fixed asset documentation, state apportionment, and quarterly estimates.


• Responsible for the preparation of foreign information returns included in the US federal return.


• Assist tax and other departments with preparation of various international forms for Pillar Two, dividends, residency, and other topics.


• Maintains the tax calendar to ensure compliance with all deadlines.


• Keep current in relevant US federal, state, and international tax law changes.


• Provide technical and analytical support to other tax and non-tax personnel and departments to include tax law monitoring, research, and planning projects on various tax topics.


• Supports required responses to audits and queries received from tax authorities with research and communications.


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting or corporate tax experience required.


• Federal and state income tax compliance experience required.


• Advanced experience with Microsoft products, especially MS Excel required.


• Knowledge of tax research techniques and software.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• OneSource or Corptax income tax software experience preferred.

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, pension, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The salary range for this position is $102,00 - $153,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity, in alignment with our compensation structure.