Senior Tax Manager

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners in Milwaukee seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead domestic tax functions, including the preparation of ASC 740 provisions and supervision of state tax compliance.

The role requires 7–12+ years of domestic tax experience, CPA certification, and strong research skills to guide cross-functional teams on complex tax matters and planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required or strongly preferred.
• 7–12+ years of domestic tax experience are required.
• Strong ASC 740 experience with tax provisions is required.
• Extensive state income tax compliance and planning experience.
• Experience managing federal/state tax audits.
• Strong tax research skills and ability to interpret complex regulations.
• Experience with executive compensation, excise taxes, or international tax is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's domestic tax function and ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740.
• Oversee state income tax compliance, planning, and reporting.
• Coordinate federal and state tax audits and respond to audit requests.
• Research complex domestic and international tax matters and advise stakeholders.
• Lead special tax projects and cross-border tax considerations.
• Collaborate with Accounting/Finance to ensure accurate tax reporting and disclosures.
• Prepare technical tax memorandums and communicate implications to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and internal controls.

Skills

Domestic tax experience

ASC 740

Tax provision

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for a Tax Manager. Our client is looking for someone with extensive domestic tax experience, strong technical tax expertise, and the ability to lead complex tax initiatives. This individual will play a key role in managing tax provision activities, state income tax compliance, tax audits, and special tax projects while partnering with cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $130k–160k.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the company's domestic tax function, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Lead the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Oversee state income tax compliance, planning, and reporting while monitoring legislative and regulatory changes.
• Manage and coordinate federal and state tax audits, responding to audit requests and resolving tax-related issues.
• Research complex domestic and international tax matters and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support special tax projects, including transaction analysis, tax planning initiatives, and research related to unique tax matters such as excise taxes, executive compensation, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare technical tax memorandums and communicate tax implications and recommendations to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with external advisors and taxing authorities as needed.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and identify planning opportunities.

The Tax Manager will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA certification required or strongly preferred.
• 7–12+ years of domestic tax experience required.
• Strong experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions required.
• Extensive experience with state income tax compliance and planning required.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal and state tax audits required.
• Strong technical tax research skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax regulations.
• Experience supporting special tax projects and researching unique tax issues, including executive compensation, excise taxes, or international tax considerations, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program and comprehensive benefits package, subject to the rules governing those programs.