Tax Manager

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the ASC 740 income tax provision and coordinate outsourced tax functions across federal, state, and local levels.

The role sits at the center of tax operations, partnering with external advisors (RSM) and Avalara, driving accurate tax reporting and proactive planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates bring ASC 740 experience, C-Corp compliance, and a proven ability to manage audits while delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in ASC 740 income tax provision and reporting.
• Proficient in U.S. federal and state corporate tax compliance (C-Corp).
• Familiarity with outsourced tax environments (Big 4 or regional firms).
• Working knowledge of Avalara or similar sales tax systems.
• Proven ability to manage audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual ASC 740 income tax provision with current and deferred calculations.
• Coordinate provision-to-return true-ups and variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations.
• Serve as primary liaison with external tax advisors (RSM) and sales tax providers.
• Review federal and state income tax returns and workpapers; manage timelines.
• Oversee outsourced sales/use tax filings and reconciliations.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and support business decisions.
• Improve tax workflows and coordinate across internal and external teams.

Skills

ASC 740 provision

C-Corp tax compliance

outsourced tax environments

Avalara sales tax

audits & tax authority

project management

hands-on independence

Tools

Avalara

Job description

We are a U.S.-based manufacturer of highly engineered structural products supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects nationwide.

With multiple manufacturing facilities and a strong project pipeline, the business operates in a fast-paced environment. Backed by private equity, the company is focused on operational efficiency, margin expansion, and scalable growth.

Position Overview

We are partnering with a growing organization to identify a hands-on Tax Manager with a strong focus on ASC 740 income tax provision and coordination of outsourced tax functions.

This role sits at the center of tax operations—owning the provision while acting as the internal quarterback across external advisors (RSM), sales tax providers (Avalara), and internal stakeholders.

If you like being in the driver’s seat without a massive team under you—this is that sweet spot.

Key Responsibilities

Income Tax Provision

• Prepare annual ASC 740 tax provision
  • Current & deferred calculations
  • Journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Supporting schedules and documentation
• Performprovision-to-return true-upsand variance analysis
• Preparequarterly estimated tax calculations

Federal & State Compliance

• Serve as theprimary liaison with external tax advisors
• Reviewfederal and state income tax returns and workpapers
• Managetimelines, deliverables, and open items
• Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries

Sales & Use Tax Oversight

• Oversee outsourcedsales/use tax compliance processes
• Review filings, exception reports, and reconciliations
• Partner cross-functionally to addresstax exposure and compliance issues

Tax Operations & Strategy

• Managemulti-jurisdictional tax complianceacross federal, state, and local levels
• Review financial statements to ensureaccurate tax reporting
• Identifytax savings opportunities and planning strategies
• Support senior leadership withtax implications of business decisions
• Develop and maintain systems totrack regulatory changes
• Assist withcash flow forecasting related to tax obligations

Process Improvement & Coordination

• Optimize tax workflows to improveefficiency and turnaround time
• Coordinate across internal teams and third-party providers
• Ensure all tax processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met

Ideal Background

• ASC 740 income tax provision experience
• Experience inC-Corp federal and state tax compliance
• Familiarity withoutsourced tax environments (Big 4 / regional firms)
• Working knowledge ofAvalara or similar sales tax systems
• Proven ability tomanage audits, resolve tax issues, and work with tax authorities
• Strongproject management and coordination mindset
• Ability to operate independently in ahands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment

What Makes This Role Attractive

• High-impact role withownership of the provision
• Exposure to bothstrategic tax planning and operational execution
• Lean structure =visibility to leadership + real influence
• Blend oftechnical tax + coordination + business partnership

Position Summary

Hands-onASC 740 provision lead who coordinates federal tax and sales tax processes—focused on execution, oversight, and continuous improvement.