Tax Manager

Cimavera Talent; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimavera Talent is seeking a Tax Manager for a well-established, publicly traded client in Mishawaka, IN to lead the in-house tax function across federal, state, and multi-state tax obligations.

You will supervise a two-person team, coordinate with outside tax advisors, and drive improvements in planning, compliance, and audits while partnering with senior finance leadership. This role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative organization with strong internal promotion history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax compliance and research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to explain tax matters to non-tax partners.
• Proficient with Excel and tax/accounting software.
• Ability to work fully on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning and analysis for federal and state taxes.
• Manage outsourced tax partners for returns and tax provisions.
• Review filings and workpapers for accuracy across multiple states.
• Research tax implications of transactions, credits and investments.
• Serve as main contact for IRS and state audits.
• Supervise and develop a two-person tax team.
• Recommend improvements to tax processes and systems.
• Keep leaders informed of tax law changes.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax analysis

Audits

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Tax research

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or CPA candidate

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a well-established, publicly traded organization with a long history of stability and a strong reputation in the communities it serves. They are seeking a Tax Manager to lead their in-house tax function, overseeing tax planning, compliance, and audits while managing a small, dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad, multi-state tax function, work closely with senior finance leadership, and grow your career within a collaborative organization with a proven track record of promoting from within.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the company's tax planning and analysis, including federal and state income, sales and use, and intangible taxes
• Manage and coordinate outsourced tax partners for federal and state return preparation and the monthly and quarterly tax provision
• Review tax filings and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy, proper tax classification, and timely compliance across multiple states
• Research and analyze proposed and existing business transactions, including tax credit and equity investments, to determine their tax impact
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IRS and state Department of Revenue audits and inquiries
• Supervise, coach, and develop a two-person tax team, including performance reviews and workflow management
• Recommend and implement improvements to tax processes, records, and accounting systems
• Keep finance, operations, and sales leaders informed of tax law changes that affect the business

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax compliance and research
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain tax matters to non-tax partners
• Proficiency with Excel and tax or accounting software
• Ability to work fully on-site

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public accounting experience, or a combination of public accounting and in-house tax experience
• Exposure to consolidated corporate returns and multi-state income tax
• Experience supporting IRS or state tax audits
• Experience working with or managing outside tax advisors
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff