Senior Tax Accounting Manager: ASC 740 & SEC Reporting

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior tax professional to lead U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740 and support corporate reporting. You will collaborate with Accounting, SEC Reporting, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax disclosures and compliance across federal and state levels.

The role requires extensive experience in tax accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a CPA or equivalent. Big Four background and SOX know-how are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting income tax accounting under ASC 740.
• Experience working with U.S. federal and state income tax compliance processes.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income tax principles.
• Understanding of tax provision processes, deferred taxes, effective tax rate calculations, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to research and analyze tax and accounting issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting or tax-related systems.
• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm preferred.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company and SEC reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls related to tax accounting and reporting preferred.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or tax technology enhancements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax balances, tax expense, and related disclosures in financial statements.
• Support U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Research and analyze tax accounting matters, changes in tax regulations, and business transactions to assess financial reporting impacts and support technical accounting conclusions.
• Support the maintenance of effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with SOX requirements and documentation standards.
• Assist with tax audits, examinations, and information requests from external auditors and tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to provide tax-related guidance and support business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support the management of relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and service providers.
• Participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, and other tax-related matters as assigned.

Skills

Income Tax Provisions

Deferred Tax Calculations

Effective Tax Rate Analyses

Tax-Related Financial Reporting

Tax Audits And Examinations

Tax Technology Enhancements

Financial Reporting Systems

Tax Compliance Activities

Tax Accounting Research

Process Improvement Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior tax professional to lead U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740 and support corporate reporting. You will collaborate with Accounting, SEC Reporting, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax disclosures and compliance across federal and state levels.

The role requires extensive experience in tax accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a CPA or equivalent. Big Four background and SOX know-how are highly valued.