Senior Tax Manager, Corporate — Remote/Hybrid

Aprio; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

CPA support program

Discretionary incentive compensation

Flexible working environment including

Job summary

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager - Corporate Tax in Boston to lead complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for corporate clients and to guide a talented tax team.

You will review tax returns, manage provisions, provide proactive planning, and serve as a primary client contact while aligning with the firm’s growth goals. The role offers remote/hybrid options and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting and US GAAP as applied to corporate clients, with hands on experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients, including consolidated groups and multinational structures.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Lead and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), including deferred tax analysis, valuation allowance assessment, uncertain tax position documentation, and effective tax rate reconciliation.
• Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk.
• Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high quality service.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives.
• Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

Tools

OneSource

Corptax

Job description

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager - Corporate Tax in Boston to lead complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for corporate clients and to guide a talented tax team.

You will review tax returns, manage provisions, provide proactive planning, and serve as a primary client contact while aligning with the firm’s growth goals. The role offers remote/hybrid options and a competitive compensation package.