Tax Manager

Akima; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akima in Herndon, VA is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee sales and use tax, BPOL, property taxes, and income tax operations. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and extensive tax expertise to ensure compliance across states and international considerations.

The successful candidate will drive data analysis, engage with cross-functional teams, and support process improvements within the tax department. CPA and 5–7 years of tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive tax experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple states.
• Analyze large datasets to identify tax liabilities and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor tax regulations and communicate implications to leadership.
• Conduct tax research, develop strategies, and minimize tax risks.
• Assist with international sales tax/VAT compliance and research.
• Lead responses to tax audits and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tax accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Cost Point

Avalara

Excel

Job description

Akima is looking for a Tax Manager to work in Herndon, VA on a hybrid basis.To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

• Sales and Use Tax:
  • Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple states and jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and analysis of large datasets to identify sales and use tax liabilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Monitor evolving state and local tax regulations and communicate implications to leadership.
  • Conduct complex tax research, develop strategies, and provide recommendations to minimize tax risks related to sales and use tax.
  • Assist with international sales tax/VAT compliance and research to ensure proper tax treatment for international transactions.
• Business Licenses:
  • Manage compliance with business license requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including overseeing, preparation and submission of applications and renewals.
  • Establish processes for Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) and other Business licenses to track renewal deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of business license rules and requirements, including the ability to assess when a business license is required and when it may not be necessary. Provide guidance to management and operations teams to ensure compliance while avoiding unnecessary registrations.
  • Research international tax matters such as permanent establishment (PE), VAT, and corporate tax obligations in foreign jurisdictions.
• Property Taxes:
  • Manage the property tax compliance process, including calculating, preparing, and filing returns across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Review property tax assessments and coordinate with local authorities to ensure proper valuation and assessments.
  • Ensure timely payment of property tax bills.
• Income Tax Focus:
  • Gather, analyze, and provide accurate financial data to support preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns by the corporate tax team.
  • Compile and validate information required for franchise tax filings and state apportionment calculations.
  • Coordinate with the income tax department to ensure timely delivery of trial balances, adjustments, and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of tax data provided, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
  • Respond to information requests from the income tax and audit teams as needed.
  • Monitor updates to tax laws and regulations that could impact data reporting or apportionment methodologies.
  • Support internal process improvements to streamline tax data collection and reporting.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement:
  • Handle large volumes of data for sales Tax, Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL), property taxes, apportionments using data analysis tools like Excel, Power BI, or any other tools to make the process smooth and efficient.
  • Perform data reconciliation and detailed data mining to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with tax requirements.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and technology to streamline compliance.
• Audit and Support:
  • Lead responses to tax audits, ensuring timely and accurate submission of supporting documentation.
  • Serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, providing guidance on the tax implications of business operations and transactions.
  • Support the Tax Director in tax projects and initiatives, such as system implementations and tax process improvements.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Ensure overall compliance with state, local, and international tax regulations.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of monthly tax provisions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Provide regular reporting and updates to the management on compliance status, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive tax experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong expertise in sales and use tax, business licenses, and property tax; international tax exposure preferred.
• Experience with income tax compliance and provisions is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, large datasets) and familiarity with tools like Cost Point, Avalara, or similar systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex tax issues.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external authorities.
• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Job ID

2025-19705

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$135,000-$150,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.