Tax manager

CFS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Tax Manager in Charlotte, NC for a fully onsite role. You will lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership to shape business decisions and optimize the company's tax posture.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative CPA with 10+ years of progressive tax experience, strong communication, and leadership skills, ready to mentor the accounting team and drive process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably with a combination of public accounting and private industry.
• Strong expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and strategy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to both financial and non-financial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Develop and execute proactive tax planning strategies that support business growth and maximize tax efficiencies.
• Research and interpret changes in tax legislation while advising leadership on potential business impacts.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance across the organization.
• Manage tax provisions, reconciliations, audits, and relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory agencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic business initiatives by providing tax guidance and analysis.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

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

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Tax Manager
Location: Fully Onsite
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000
Drive Tax Strategy. Influence Business Decisions. Make an Impact.
We're partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning efforts. This is more than a traditional tax role—you'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping shape key business decisions while identifying opportunities to reduce risk, improve processes, and optimize the company's tax position.
If you're a collaborative CPA who enjoys solving complex challenges, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact across an organization, we'd love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Develop and execute proactive tax planning strategies that support business growth and maximize tax efficiencies.
• Research and interpret changes in tax legislation while advising leadership on potential business impacts.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance across the organization.
• Manage tax provisions, reconciliations, audits, and relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory agencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic business initiatives by providing tax guidance and analysis.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably with a combination of public accounting and private industry.
• Strong expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and strategy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to both financial and non-financial leaders.
• Creative, strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting software.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $120,000–$150,000.
• High-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy through tax planning and financial insight.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Stable organization with long-term career advancement opportunities.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your expertise will directly influence business decisions and long-term success, we'd love to connect.

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