Tax Manager

PANGEATWO; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm seeks an experienced professional in Birmingham, AL, to lead tax compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in indirect tax and a CPA certification. Responsibilities include overseeing tax audits, leading compliance efforts across various states, and improving tax processes. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in indirect tax, in industry or public accounting.
• Experience working with multi-state regulations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience with tax automation tools and sales and use tax software platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliance and improve reporting across jurisdictions.
• Lead indirect tax compliance across multiple states.
• Manage tax audits and communicate with tax authorities.
• Manage tax audits, notices, refunds, and communications with tax authorities.
• Improve tax processes and systems to increase automation, accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Oversee indirect tax accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, and payment reviews.
• Support M&A activities by reviewing tax risks and assisting with integration efforts.

Skills

Strong technical tax knowledge

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel capabilities

Tax knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Tax automation tools

Sales and use tax software platforms

Job description

PangeaTwo has partnered with a growing leader in their industry in Birmingham, AL. Our client is focused on building strong systems, clear processes, and smart technology to support long-term growth. They work with respected external advisors and invest in the development of internal talent. This role offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to influence how tax supports business growth.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Guide compliance, improve processes, and ensure accurate reporting across jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with finance leaders, operational teams, and external advisors.
• Lead indirect tax compliance, including sales, use, and personal property tax filings across multiple states.
• Manage tax audits, notices, and refund claims, and communicate directly with tax authorities.
• Improve tax processes and systems to increase automation, accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Oversee indirect tax accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, and payment reviews.
• Support M&A activities by reviewing tax risks and assisting with integration efforts.

Required Skills and Knowledge

To succeed in this role, you bring strong technical tax knowledge and leadership experience. You are comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities. You understand multi-state regulations and know how to translate complex rules into clear guidance. You enjoy improving systems and building structured processes. You also communicate clearly and work well with different teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification required.
• 7+ years of experience in indirect tax, either in industry or public accounting.
• Experience with tax automation tools and sales and use tax software platforms.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities, including large data sets.

At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.

Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications will be considered for other open opportunities.

Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.