Tax Manager

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead day-to-day income tax accounting and compliance in a lean, fast-paced in-house tax function.

You will own ASC 740 provisions, data gathering, and coordination with external advisors to support planning and M&A activity. You will partner with the Senior Tax Director and cross-functional finance teams to manage multi-state returns, fixed asset depreciation, notices, and timely filings while maintaining accuracy and regulatory

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive corporate income tax experience.
• Blend of public accounting and corporate/industry experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Experience with federal consolidated return preparation and multi-state income tax compliance.
• Experience managing or responding to tax notices and audits from federal and state authorities.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work with large data sets and identify inconsistencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks across multiple jurisdictions and projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own ASC 740 income tax accounting and year-end provisions.
• Prepare and review federal consolidated and multi-state income tax returns.
• Manage notices, audits, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Coordinate with outsourced compliance providers and external advisors.
• Support tax planning and cross-functional finance projects.
• Assist with tax research and internal memos.

Skills

ASC 740 accounting

Corporate income tax

Multi-state tax compliance

Tax provisions & filings

Tax notices & audits

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Tax Manager will report directly to the Senior Tax Director and serve as a key contributor within ADTi's in-house tax function. This role requires a technically strong professional who is comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment. The Tax Manager will own day-to-day compliance and accounting responsibilities while supporting broader tax planning and M&A-related workstreams as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Income Tax Accounting (ASC 740)

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740 across ADTi's consolidated multi-entity structure
• Prepare reports, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers required for quarterly and year-end tax close processes, including tax-related journal entries
• Maintain and reconcile current and deferred tax balances
• Support the preparation of tax footnote disclosures for financial reporting purposes
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on provision-related matters

Fixed Assets and Tax Depreciation

• Maintain tax fixed asset records, including asset additions, disposals, classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods across federal and state jurisdictions
• Prepare and update tax depreciation schedules to support income tax compliance and provision calculations
• Reconcile book-to-tax differences arising from fixed asset activity and ensure accurate reflection in the tax provision and returns

Federal and State Income Tax Compliance

• Manage the preparation and review of federal consolidated and state/local income and franchise tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, in coordination with outsourced compliance providers
• Gather, organize, and validate apportionment, payroll, revenue, fixed asset, and other data necessary to support multistate return preparation and compliance calculations
• Prepare and maintain state tax workpapers, filing calendars, payment documentation, and supporting schedules for external accountants and internal review
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for data gathering, workpaper preparation, and review support for all outsourced return preparation
• Manage state estimated tax payments, extensions, and other recurring state and local filing obligations
• Assist with state apportionment analysis, nexus determinations, and unitary filing position assessments

Tax Notices and Controversy

• Own the intake, tracking, and timely response to federal and state income tax notices across all ADTi entities and subsidiaries
• Assist with the review and resolution of state and local tax notices, jurisdictional correspondence, and account discrepancies
• Maintain a centralized notice tracking system with status updates, response deadlines, and resolution documentation
• Coordinate with external advisors and state authorities on audits, information document requests (IDRs), and appeals as needed
• Identify notice trends and flag systemic compliance issues to the Senior Tax Director

Advisor Coordination and Special Projects

• Act as the primary internal liaison for outsourced tax providers, including organizing and delivering data requests, reviewing deliverables, and managing engagement timelines
• Support the Senior Tax Director on ad hoc tax research, internal memos, and cross-functional finance projects
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested

Qualifications

Required

• 8 years of progressive corporate income tax experience
• Blend of public accounting and corporate/industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Hands-on experience with federal consolidated return preparation and multi-state income tax compliance
• Experience managing or responding to tax notices and audits from federal and state authorities
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work with large data sets and identify inconsistencies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks across multiple jurisdictions and projects
• Willing to assume significant responsibility and manage recurring compliance deadlines
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Positive attitude and demonstrates initiative and persistence
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

• CPA license (active or in progress)
• MST or other advanced tax credential
• Experience in a PE-backed or multi-subsidiary manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with outsourced compliance and co-sourcing models
• Experience with multistate income, franchise, property, sales and use, or other state and local tax matters
• Familiarity with apportionment, nexus, state tax notices, filing calendars, estimated payments, extensions, and tax workpaper preparation
• Exposure to transactional tax matters (M&A, restructuring, purchase accounting)
• Experience with indirect tax, transfer pricing, or international tax concepts is a plus but not required