Senior Tax Accountant

Taylor White; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed company in Tampa, Florida, seeks an experienced Tax Manager. This role provides ownership of the income tax provision, responsibilities for compliance, and exposure to international tax strategy. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, CPA certification, and over 4 years of tax experience, preferably in a Big 4 environment. Candidates should be detail-oriented, clear communicators, and comfortable in a dynamic setting. Opportunities for process improvement and career growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of tax experience, ideally within a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• Comfortable operating in a growing environment.
• Collaborative partner with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance.
• Analyze and organize large data sets using Excel.
• Research tax considerations in new jurisdictions.
• Drive process improvements in tax operations.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ASC 740

Tax provision and compliance

Advanced Excel capabilities

Research-oriented with intellectual curiosity

Detail-oriented

Clear communicator

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

CPA

Job description

A high‑impact opportunity awaits an experienced tax professional ready to contribute to a fast‑growing, private equity‑backed company. This role offers ownership of the income tax provision, hands‑on compliance responsibilities, exposure to international tax strategy, and the opportunity to help shape a lean, agile tax function.

NOTE: Open to title of Tax Manager (no direct reports)

What Makes This Role Unique

• Strategic exposure to international tax matters through collaboration with top‑tier external advisors.
• Opportunity to help define and refine best practices within a small, focused tax function, with strong visibility and career growth potential.
• Mission‑driven organization focused on sustainability and innovation within the infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance and support international and local country filings.
• Analyze and organize large data sets using Excel (including pivot tables) to support tax provision and financial reporting.
• Research tax considerations in new jurisdictions and support planning initiatives tied to business expansion.
• Drive process improvements and help build scalable, well‑documented tax operations.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Credentials: CPA required.
• Experience: 4+ years of tax experience, ideally within a Big 4 or large CPA firm and/or a multinational public company environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of ASC 740, tax provision and compliance, and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Professional Attributes: Research‑oriented with intellectual curiosity
• Comfortable operating in a evolving, growth‑oriented environment
• Clear communicator and collaborative partner
• Detail‑oriented with a mindset toward continuous process improvement