Tax Manager

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Group Personnel, based in Memphis, is seeking a Lead Tax professional to oversee its overall tax function. This role involves leading U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, managing a team of tax professionals, and providing technical guidance on tax matters. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, CPA is preferred, along with extensive experience in tax compliance and strategic planning. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Experience with multi-state and international tax matters.
• Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, research, and tax planning initiatives.
• Provide technical tax guidance and research on complex domestic and international tax matters.

Skills

Leadership

Tax compliance

Strategic tax planning

Technical research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA

Job description

A growing Memphis-based organization with domestic and international operations is seeking a Lead Tax professional to oversee the company’s overall tax function. This position will play a key leadership role within the finance organization and will manage a team responsible for tax compliance, technical research, and strategic tax planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, research, and tax planning initiatives.
• Provide technical tax guidance and research on complex domestic and international tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s global tax position.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership, finance, and external advisors on tax strategy, structuring, and planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support the tax provision process and financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Experience with multi-state and international tax matters.
• Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring tax professionals.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.