Tax Manager

The Superior Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

The Superior Group is seeking a Tax Manager based in Columbus, Ohio to lead the sales and use tax function within the Accounting Department, focusing on data center construction projects. You will ensure accurate tax treatment across the project lifecycle and support audit readiness.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will drive process improvements, collaborate with project teams, and stay current with state tax changes to optimize tax compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience with a strong focus on sales and use tax (SALT) or related tax discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or Master’s in Taxation.
• Strong Excel, analytical, research, and documentation skills.
• CPA/EA/CMI or other relevant tax credential is a plus.
• SOX experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and use tax compliance and filing for data center construction projects.
• Provide guidance on sales and use tax distinctions among real property, business fixtures, personal property, taxable services, and contractor-use items.
• Perform sales and use tax analysis to support project planning and execution.
• Partner with Accounting, Project Finance, Project Operations, and company leadership to ensure accurate tax treatment across projects.
• Maintain organized tax workpapers, documentation, and supporting files to ensure audit readiness and strong internal controls.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and guidance impacting the company’s sales and use tax positions.
• Drive continuous process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax compliance and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Research

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Taxation

Job description

Tax Manager

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ohio

Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Position: Construction Tax Manager

Reports to: Director of Accounting

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for a Tax Manager to lead and strengthen our sales and use tax function. This role will focus primarily on sales and use tax in the construction industry, with an emphasis on Ohio and other surrounding Midwestern states. The Tax Manager will support accurate tax treatment throughout the project lifecycle, including project setup, purchasing, billing, compliance, and audit readiness. This role is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales and use tax compliance and filing for data center construction projects
• Provide guidance on sales and use tax, including distinctions among real property, business fixtures, personal property, taxable services, and contractor-use items
• Perform sales and use tax analysis to support project planning and execution
• Partner with Accounting, Project Finance, Project Operations team, and company leadership to ensure tax treatment is accurate and consistently applied across projects
• Maintain organized tax workpapers, documentation, and supporting files to ensure audit readiness and strong internal controls
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and guidance that may impact the company’s sales and use tax positions
• Drive continuous process improvements to strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax compliance and reporting

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 5 years of tax experience with a strong focus on sales and use tax, state and local tax (SALT), or a related tax discipline
• Required: You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a master’s degree in Taxation
• Required: You have strong Excel, analytical, research, and documentation skills
• Bonus Points: You have experience with sales and use tax in the construction industry
• Bonus Points: You have specific knowledge of data center construction tax treatment
• Bonus Points: You are familiar with tax accruals, tax payments, and related general ledger activity
• Bonus Points: You have your CPA, EA, CMI, or another relevant tax credential
• Bonus Points: You have experience supporting compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off