Senior Tax Manager

Kforce Inc; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in Bradenton, FL to lead corporate tax operations, ensure compliance, and guide a small tax team. The role reports to the CFO and supports tax planning and regulatory reporting.

The position is full-time, hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote), and requires a proactive leader with strong communication and analytical skills. Compensation is competitive for the market and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of corporate tax experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience managing external tax vendors and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate tax operations, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Manage and mentor two tax accountants, providing leadership and guidance.
• Coordinate with external tax providers responsible for tax return preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Review tax calculations, financial documentation, and compliance deliverables for accuracy.
• Manage tax-related projects, deadlines, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Partner with the CFO on tax planning, compliance matters, and departmental priorities.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax compliance

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in Bradenton, FL. This is a full-time, permanent role that is hybrid, 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. Overview: The client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead corporate tax operations, oversee compliance, and manage a team of two tax accountants. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will play a key role in managing tax reporting, coordinating external service providers, and ensuring accurate, timely completion of tax-related responsibilities. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee corporate tax operations, reporting, and compliance activities
• Manage and mentor two tax accountants, providing leadership and guidance
• Coordinate with external tax providers responsible for tax return preparation and regulatory reporting
• Review tax calculations, financial documentation, and compliance deliverables for accuracy
• Manage tax-related projects, deadlines, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Partner with the CFO on tax planning, compliance matters, and departmental priorities

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of corporate tax experience
• Strong understanding of corporate tax compliance and reporting
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience managing external tax vendors and multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Previous experience in the insurance industry
• Experience supervising tax professionals

Why Join

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the tax function, lead an established team, and work directly with executive leadership. The position offers competitive compensation, a hybrid schedule, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the organization's tax operations.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.

Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.