Senior Tax Manager

Vaco; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead all aspects of the tax function, including compliance, reporting, planning, and international transfer pricing. The role requires driving strategy, managing audits, and partnering with cross-functional leaders across geographies from its Hartford, CT area offices.

The ideal candidate has CPA credentials, 8+ years of corporate tax experience, and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, Master’s in Taxation, JD, or other advanced tax credentials preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international taxation and income tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global income tax compliance activities, including U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual and quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage deferred tax calculations, tax disclosures, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation supporting tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives to optimize the organization’s effective tax rate.
• Analyze impact of evolving domestic and international tax regulations on business operations.
• Provide strategic tax guidance related to acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Evaluate and manage uncertain tax positions and emerging tax risks.
• Oversee global tax structures and cross-border transactions.
• Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation requirements, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with finance and operational leaders to align intercompany arrangements with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor international tax developments and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on income tax matters.
• Lead global tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers and consultants across jurisdictions.
• Lead and develop tax resources while fostering collaboration across dispersed teams.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.

Skills

Tax leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

CPA or equivalent

Master's in Taxation/JD preferred

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

Our Client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Tax Manager to lead all aspects of the organization’s tax function. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for managing tax compliance, income tax reporting, tax strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams in a complex international environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee the company’s income tax operations, including compliance, tax accounting, planning, transfer pricing, and audit management. This individual will play a key role in developing and executing tax strategies that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach and a strong commitment to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee all global income tax compliance activities, including U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual and quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage deferred tax calculations, tax disclosures, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation supporting tax compliance and reporting activities.

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives designed to optimize the organization’s effective tax rate while maintaining compliance and managing risk.
• Analyze the impact of evolving domestic and international tax regulations on business operations.
• Provide strategic tax guidance related to business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Evaluate and manage uncertain tax positions and emerging tax risks.

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Oversee global tax structures and cross‑border transactions.
• Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation requirements, and compliance activities.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to ensure intercompany arrangements align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor international tax developments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation and optimization.

Audit & External Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on income tax matters.
• Lead global tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers and consultants across various jurisdictions.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and develop tax resources while fostering collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within the tax function.
• Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, legal, and operational stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, Master’s in Taxation, JD, or other advanced tax credentials preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international taxation and income tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting and global tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing tax matters within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and coordinating activities across multiple geographies.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.