Tax Manager

The Clark Agency Recruiters; United States; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark Agency Recruiters seeks a Tax Manager for a public company’s corporate tax team. The role focuses on U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and ASC 740 accounting, partnering with Finance and external advisors.

Responsibilities include provision work, tax returns, SOX controls, and tax planning. Remote for US states, with first week onsite at the Michigan headquarters for training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax compliance and planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tax software.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740.
• Evaluate uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and valuation allowances.
• Reconciling federal, state, and local tax balance sheet accounts.
• Support tax disclosures and SOX-compliant processes and controls.
• Manage U.S. federal income tax return prep and state filings.
• Compile tax depreciation and state apportionment data.
• Oversee 1099 reporting, use tax, and sales/use tax reconciliations.
• Research complex tax issues and support planning and controversy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ASC 740

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Multistate tax

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Depending on experience, up to $150,000 + Bonus

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join the corporate tax team of a publicly traded company who we have partnered with for many years. This role owns key elements of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and tax accounting under ASC 740. You will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including effective tax rate calculations, current and deferred tax calculations, and related journal entries.
• Evaluate and document uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and valuation allowances.
• Perform reconciliations of federal, state, and local tax balance sheet accounts.
• Support tax-related financial statement disclosures and external audit requests; maintain SOX-compliant processes and controls.
• Manage U.S. federal income tax return preparation (including consolidated return workpapers) and state income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Compile and maintain tax depreciation and state tax apportionment data.
• Oversee Form 1099 reporting, Michigan use tax filing, personal property tax coordination, and sales/use tax reconciliations.
• Research complex federal and state tax issues, support tax planning and controversy matters, and identify process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience with a mix of federal, state, and ASC 740 responsibilities (public accounting, corporate tax department, or a combination).
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting, including hands-on provision preparation and related disclosures (absolute must-have).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax compliance and planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with common tax compliance and provision software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Preferred

• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST).
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with indirect taxes (sales/use, property) is a plus.

This is a remote role for a U.S.-based publicly traded company. Our client is open to candidates working remote for this role if based in the following states: FL, GA, IN, KY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, MI

Please note: The first week will be onsite at the Michigan Headquarters for training.