Tax Manager

Ledgent; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ledgent is actively seeking a Tax Manager in the Portland area to join a growing corporate tax team. The role focuses on federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision work under ASC 740, and cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of corporate tax experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 4+ years of corporate income tax experience.
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance and complex structures.
• Strong ASC 740 knowledge preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for multiple entities.
• Compile trial balances, tax adjustments, and schedules for filings.
• Prepare ASC 740 tax provisions, including deferred taxes.
• Coordinate tax payments, estimates, and extensions.
• Research tax regs and assess business impact.
• Support apportionment calculations across jurisdictions.
• Interact with authorities, audits, notices, and exams.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams.
• Assist with tax planning, forecasting, acquisitions, and special projects.
• Support sales, property, and other indirect taxes as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Tax software

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Tax Manager
Location: Portland Metro
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 DOE
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Our client, a well-established and growing organization with complex multi-entity operations across the U.S. and internationally, is seeking a Tax Manager to join its corporate tax team. This role offers exposure to a diverse tax environment, including federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision work, and strategic tax planning initiatives. Reporting to senior tax leadership, this position is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys navigating complex tax structures, researching technical issues, and partnering cross-functionally to support compliance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage federal and state income tax returns for multiple entities, including complex corporate structures.
• Compile and analyze trial balances, tax adjustments, and supporting schedules for tax filings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred taxes and effective tax rate calculations.
• Calculate and coordinate federal, state, and local tax payments, estimates, and extensions.
• Research and interpret federal and state tax regulations and assess business impacts.
• Support state apportionment calculations and tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage correspondence with taxing authorities, including notices, audits, refunds, and examinations.
• Review tax-related reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by staff members.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants on income tax compliance matters.
• Assist with tax planning, forecasting, business initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects.
• Provide support for sales tax, property tax, and other indirect tax matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 4+ years of corporate income tax experience.
• Experience working with complex organizational structures and multi-state tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax provisions preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

Preferred Background

• Corporate tax experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, natural resources, or similarly complex operating environments.
• Experience working with large data sets and multiple legal entities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented organization that offers strong benefits, career development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of tax and business initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.