Tax Manager

Superior Essex; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex seeks a Tax Manager to lead the company’s tax function, overseeing compliance, reporting, planning, and risk management for federal, state, and local taxes. You will serve as the primary contact for tax matters and drive strategy with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and external advisors.

You will manage tax filings, ensure accurate tax accounting, and support strategic initiatives. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners will optimize the company’s tax position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local income tax filings and related reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions in line with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Support R&D tax credits and manufacturing-related tax incentives.
• Coordinate with external advisors, auditors, and internal teams on tax matters.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Financial reporting

Tax provision

Audit coordination

Intercompany tax

Education

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

CPA license preferred

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Income Tax software

Job description

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company’s overall tax function, including tax compliance, tax provision/financial reporting, planning, and tax risk management activities. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all tax-related matters and independently oversees federal, state, and local tax requirements.

The Tax Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, managing all tax accounting and reporting requirements, supporting strategic tax initiatives, and partnering with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and external advisors to optimize the company’s tax position.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and prepare federal, state, and local income tax, franchise tax, and other applicable tax filings.
• Oversee multi-state tax compliance requirements, including sales and use tax filings, registrations, and related reporting obligations.
• Support R&D tax credits, capital investment incentives, and other manufacturing-specific tax opportunities.
• Prepare and manage quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP, (ASC 740 and IAS 12).
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment of business transactions.
• Monitor changes in federal and state tax laws and assess potential impacts on the organization.
• Provide tax guidance and recommendations to support business decisions.

Tax Audits

• Serve as the primary contact for external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants.
• Manage state and local tax audits, including information requests and audit responses. Provide support for Federal tax audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax and/or public accounting.
• Working knowledge of US federal and multi-state in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with tax provision calculations and ASC 740 requirements. IFRS/IAS 12 experience preferred.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance software (experience with OneSource Tax Provision and Income Tax software preferred)