Income Tax Manager

Vaco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an experienced Income Tax Manager (Temp-hire) to oversee corporate income tax compliance, provision, and reporting in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes ASC 740 and strong knowledge of federal/state tax laws.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in tax, experience in public accounting or corporate tax, advanced Excel, and excellent communication and project management abilities to drive process improvements within the Finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive income tax experience.
• Experience in public accounting or a comparable corporate tax environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax compliance and reporting.
• Extensive experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Strong understanding of federal and state corporate tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns.
• Manage tax compliance calendars and filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Analyze uncertain tax positions and maintain related documentation.
• Support external audits and tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting processes and implement automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Tools

OneSource tax software

Job description

Job Description – Income Tax Manager (Temp-hire)

We are seeking an experienced Income Tax Manager to oversee and manage corporate income tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax provision activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. corporate income tax, ASC 740 income tax accounting, and experience working in either public accounting or a comparable corporate tax environment.

Key Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns.
• Oversee tax compliance calendars and ensure all filings are completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers as needed.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organization.

Tax Provision & Financial Reporting (ASC 740)

• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze uncertain tax positions and maintain related documentation.
• Support external audit requests and provide tax-related financial reporting support.

Tax Planning & Analysis

• Assist with corporate tax planning initiatives to identify risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate the tax implications of business transactions and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams on tax-sensitive matters.

Process Improvement

• Develop and enhance tax processes, controls, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Support implementation and optimization of tax software and reporting tools.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive income tax experience.
• Experience in public accounting or a comparable corporate tax environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax compliance and reporting.
• Extensive experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Strong understanding of federal and state corporate tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with OneSource tax software.
• Experience supporting multi-state and/or multi-entity organizations.
• Experience with tax process improvements and automation initiatives.