Tax Manager

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision (ASC 740), and to prepare and review tax disclosures for Form 10-Q and 10-K, with oversight of federal and state returns.

The role includes mentoring tax staff, enhancing tax department technology and controls, researching complex issues, evaluating acquisitions, monitoring tax law changes, and coordinating audits, while collaborating with accounting, finance, legal, payroll and operations.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of five years of tax experience, including ASC 740 experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Public accounting experience desirable.
• Experience supervising and developing tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision per ASC 740, including effective tax rate, deferred tax accounts, and uncertainties.
• Prepare and review consolidated federal income tax return and state income/franchise tax returns.
• Oversee, mentor tax staff and provide technical guidance.
• Enhance tax department technology, controls, and automation.
• Research and resolve complex federal/state tax issues and develop tax strategies.
• Assist with tax review of acquisitions including due diligence and integration.
• Monitor changes in federal/state tax laws and advise actions.
• Coordinate federal/state income tax and unclaimed property audits and inquiries.
• Support internal control environment and controls testing.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, payroll, operations to gather information for tax reporting and planning.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax research

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ONESOURCE Tax Provision

ONESOURCE Income Tax

Sage Fixed Assets

Alteryx

Job description

Tax Manager – Comfort Systems USA

• Manage and assist with the Company’s quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including the effective tax rate, deferred tax accounts, uncertain tax positions, and related tax accounting matters. Assist with preparation and review of tax-related disclosures included in the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
• Manage the preparation and review of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return and state income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely compliance.
• Oversee, develop, and mentor tax staff, including reviewing work, providing technical guidance, establishing priorities, and supporting professional development.
• Manage and enhance the tax department’s technology, compliance systems, and research tools, with a focus on improving processes, strengthening controls, increasing efficiency, and automating processes where appropriate.
• Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues and develop tax strategies to optimize tax benefits while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Assist with the tax review of potential acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction considerations, tax attributes, and integration into the Company’s tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Monitor and analyze changes in federal and state tax laws, regulations, accounting guidance, and interpretations; evaluate the impact on the Company and recommend and implement appropriate actions.
• Manage and coordinate federal and state income tax and unclaimed property audits and inquiries and assist field locations with indirect tax audits and other tax matters as needed.
• Support the Company’s internal control environment, including maintaining appropriate tax-related controls and participating in controls testing performed by internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, payroll, operations, and other business functions to obtain and analyze information necessary for tax reporting, compliance audits, and tax planning.
• Manage or participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, process improvements, and other strategic tax matters.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the Company’s quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including the effective tax rate, deferred tax accounts, uncertain tax positions, and related tax accounting matters. Assist with preparation and review of tax-related disclosures included in the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
• Manage the preparation and review of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return and state income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely compliance.
• Oversee, develop, and mentor tax staff, including reviewing work, providing technical guidance, establishing priorities, and supporting professional development.
• Manage and enhance the tax department’s technology, compliance systems, and research tools, with a focus on improving processes, strengthening controls, increasing efficiency, and automating processes where appropriate.
• Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues and develop tax strategies to optimize tax benefits while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Assist with the tax review of potential acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction considerations, tax attributes, and integration into the Company’s tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Monitor and analyze changes in federal and state tax laws, regulations, accounting guidance, and interpretations; evaluate the impact on the Company and recommend and implement appropriate actions.
• Manage and coordinate federal and state income tax and unclaimed property audits and inquiries and assist field locations with indirect tax audits and other tax matters as needed.
• Support the Company’s internal control environment, including maintaining appropriate tax-related controls and participating in controls testing performed by internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, payroll, operations, and other business functions to obtain and analyze information necessary for tax reporting, compliance audits, and tax planning.
• Manage or participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, process improvements, and other strategic tax matters.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five years of tax experience, including experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting.
• Public accounting experience highly desirable.
• Prior experience supervising, reviewing, and developing tax professionals preferred.
• Strong analytical, tax research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex tax matters and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both tax and non-tax professionals throughout the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision, ONESOURCE Income Tax, Sage Fixed Assets, and Alteryx preferred.
• Must be able to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, when required during peak reporting and compliance periods.