Strategic Tax Leader for Corporate Growth

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto in the USA is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead the company’s income tax function across federal, state, and local regimes. You will design tax strategies, guide risk management, and mentor a growing tax team in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with executive leadership to evaluate tax implications of major decisions, ensure ASC 740 compliance, and drive process improvements, technology adoption, and intercompany planning to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/JD or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience with emphasis on corporate federal and state income tax.
• Experience in automotive or multi-state operations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting and reporting.
• Proven leadership, project management, and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position and manage risk.
• Oversee preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Lead ASC 740 tax provision calculations and related disclosures.
• Drive tax audits management and defend positions with regulators as needed.
• Mentor and build a scalable, high-performing tax team.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to embed tax in business decisions.

Skills

Strategic tax leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax compliance & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/JD/advanced degree preferred

Tools

Avalara

SAP

OneSource

CorpTax

Job description

Slate Auto in the USA is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead the company’s income tax function across federal, state, and local regimes. You will design tax strategies, guide risk management, and mentor a growing tax team in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with executive leadership to evaluate tax implications of major decisions, ensure ASC 740 compliance, and drive process improvements, technology adoption, and intercompany planning to support growth.