Tax Manager

Vaco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a U.S. Tax Manager in New York, hybrid work arrangement. The role oversees U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance, ASC 740 provisions, and tax strategy for a global enterprise.

The ideal candidate is a CPA or MST with 6+ years of experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and deep GAAP and IFRS knowledge to advise on acquisitions and cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation or MST required.
• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in Big 4 or multinational corporate tax department.
• Deep technical foundation in U.S. GAAP (ASC 740, FIN 48), federal/state compliance, and international tax concepts.
• Ability to translate complex tax regulations into clear business guidance for cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• U.S. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Direct the completion of U.S. federal, state, and local returns, sales & use tax filings, estimated payments, and extensions.
• ASC 740 Income Tax Provisions: Manage tax provision processes for all U.S. entities, including current/deferred tax calculations and ETR analysis.
• Tax Planning & Strategic Advisory: Develop and execute tax strategies to minimize liabilities and advise on cross-border transactions and acquisitions.
• Audit & Authority Management: Liaison for federal/state audits, coordinate with external auditors and advisors.

Skills

CPA & MST knowledge

U.S. Tax Compliance

Cross-functional communication

Excel & Google Workspace

Tax planning

Education

CPA designation

Master's in Taxation (MST)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

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