Tax Manager

GeniusMesh; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GeniusMesh in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a senior tax leader to design and oversee comprehensive US tax policies and strategies. You will partner with executive leadership to optimize tax performance while maintaining full compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

This role leads a tax and treasury team, guides external advisors, and drives risk management initiatives, SOX controls, and audits support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 7–10 years of progressive tax experience with leadership in corporate tax or public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies and policies to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, including indirect taxes (sales & use, property, real estate, and other local taxes).
• Lead and manage external tax audits, including negotiations and resolution of tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors, consultants, and government authorities on tax-related matters.
• Provide tax guidance to executive leadership, finance teams, and business units on transactions, restructurings, and strategic initiatives.
• Train and support accounting and finance personnel on tax compliance and transactional tax matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax and treasury team members.
• Manage external tax service providers and ensure effective, value-driven partnerships.
• Support executive leadership in maintaining financial compliance, governance, and risk management standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Master’s degree in Taxation

Job description

The role is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive tax policies across US.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies and policies to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, including indirect taxes (sales & use, property, real estate, and other local taxes).
• Lead and manage external tax audits, including negotiations and resolution of tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors, consultants, and government authorities on tax-related matters.
• Provide tax guidance to executive leadership, finance teams, and business units on transactions, restructurings, and strategic initiatives.
• Train and support accounting and finance personnel on tax compliance and transactional tax matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax and treasury team members.
• Manage external tax service providers and ensure effective, value-driven partnerships.
• Support executive leadership in maintaining financial compliance, governance, and risk management standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or a related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive tax experience, including leadership experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm.
• Strong expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience managing tax compliance, tax planning, audits, and risk management initiatives.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales & use tax, property tax, and related state/local tax matters.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal controls is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.