Tax Manager

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks an experienced U.S. Tax Manager to oversee the U.S. tax function within a growing global enterprise.

Reporting to the Managing Director (U.S. Region), this role acts as the tax expert and internal consultant for federal, state, and local compliance, provisions, planning, and strategy. This position requires a CPA or MST, 6+ years of corporate tax experience, and strong ASC 740/FIN 48 expertise, with IFRS familiarity as a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA or MST is required.
• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in Big 4/national firm or multinational.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP ASC 740 and FIN 48; IFRS familiarity a plus.
• Ability to translate complex tax regulations into business guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• U.S. Tax Compliance & Reporting for federal, state, and local returns and filings.
• ASC 740 income tax provisions including current/deferred tax calculations and ETR analysis.
• Tax planning and strategic advisory to minimize liabilities and optimize tax position.
• Audit & authority management: liaise with auditors and manage inquiries and notices.
• Cross-border & operational support including W-8/W-9 and cash tax forecasting.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA or MST

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking an experienced U.S. Tax Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for the U.S. tax function within a growing global corporate enterprise. Reporting directly to the Managing Director (U.S. Region), this individual serves as the subject matter expert and internal consultant for all U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance, tax provisions, planning, and strategy.

This is a high-visibility role ideal for a CPA or Master in Taxation with strong ASC 740 skills who enjoys working cross-functionally across corporate development, accounting, and international entities.

Key Responsibilities

• U.S. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Direct the completion of U.S. federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns, sales & use tax filings, estimated tax payments, and extensions. Maintain nexus and taxability studies.
• ASC 740 Income Tax Provisions: Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes for all U.S. entities under ASC 740, including current/deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, and FIN 48 uncertain tax positions.
• Tax Planning & Strategic Advisory: Develop and execute tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize the firm's tax position. Advise on U.S. inbound/outbound financing, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing compliance, acquisitions, and new business ventures.
• Audit & Authority Management: Serve as the primary liaison for federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices. Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on statutory financial audits, footnote disclosures, and tax schedules.
• Cross-Border & Operational Support: Assist with foreign affiliate reporting (E&P calculations), W-8/W-9 administration, FATCA status determinations, and cash tax forecasting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active CPA Designation or Master's in Taxation (MST) required.
• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience within a Big 4/national public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department.
• Deep technical foundation in U.S. GAAP (ASC 740, FIN 48), federal/state compliance, and international tax concepts (IFRS familiarity is a plus).
• Proven ability to act as an internal consultant, translating complex tax regulations into clear business guidance for cross-functional partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Workspace.

Tax Manager

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $160,000 base plus bonus

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced U.S. Tax Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for the U.S. tax function within a growing global corporate enterprise. Reporting directly to the Managing Director (U.S. Region), this individual serves as the subject matter expert and internal consultant for all U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance, tax provisions, planning, and strategy.

This is a high-visibility role ideal for a CPA or Master in Taxation with strong ASC 740 skills who enjoys working cross-functionally across corporate development, accounting, and international entities.

Key Responsibilities

• U.S. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Direct the completion of U.S. federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns, sales & use tax filings, estimated tax payments, and extensions. Maintain nexus and taxability studies.
• ASC 740 Income Tax Provisions: Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes for all U.S. entities under ASC 740, including current/deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, and FIN 48 uncertain tax positions.
• Tax Planning & Strategic Advisory: Develop and execute tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize the firm's tax position. Advise on U.S. inbound/outbound financing, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing compliance, acquisitions, and new business ventures.
• Audit & Authority Management: Serve as the primary liaison for federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices. Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on statutory financial audits, footnote disclosures, and tax schedules.
• Cross-Border & Operational Support: Assist with foreign affiliate reporting (E&P calculations), W-8/W-9 administration, FATCA status determinations, and cash tax forecasting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active CPA Designation or Master's in Taxation (MST) required.
• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience within a Big 4/national public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department.
• Deep technical foundation in U.S. GAAP (ASC 740, FIN 48), federal/state compliance, and international tax concepts (IFRS familiarity is a plus).
• Proven ability to act as an internal consultant, translating complex tax regulations into clear business guidance for cross-functional partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Workspace.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).