Tax Manager

Advantage Technical; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical staffing firm is seeking a Tax Manager to lead corporate tax operations. Responsibilities include managing tax provisions and compliance documentation, overseeing audits, and conducting tax research. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive contract pay rate of $90/hour.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a multi-state corporate or public accounting environment with SEC reporting exposure.
• Strong expertise in ASC 740, including treatment of stock-based compensation.
• Extensive experience managing year-end tax provisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. tax provisions, including ASC 740 disclosures.
• Coordinate with external auditors during tax provision audits.
• Oversee preparation of federal, state, and international income tax returns.

Skills

ASC 740 expertise

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation

CPA and/or Master of Taxation (MST)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

LongView

Job description

Tax Manager – Contract

Employment Type: Contract | Pay Rate: $90/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Tax Manager to lead and support corporate tax operations across federal, state, and international jurisdictions. This role is responsible for managing tax provisions, filings, audits, and compliance documentation, with a strong emphasis on ASC 740 and SOX 404 requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. (federal and state) and international tax provisions, including ASC 740 disclosures
• Coordinate with external auditors during tax provision audits
• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and international income tax returns
• Manage tax return calendar, extensions, and estimated payments
• Support R&D credit calculations in collaboration with external advisors
• Resolve tax notices and lead audit closures
• Maintain tax compliance processes and documentation in accordance with SOX 404
• Conduct tax research and monitor legislative and regulatory changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation
• CPA and/or Master of Taxation (MST) strongly preferred
• 5–7 years of experience in a multi-state corporate or public accounting environment with SEC reporting exposure
• Strong expertise in ASC 740, including treatment of stock‑based compensation and uncertain tax positions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with LongView is a plus
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Extensive experience managing year‑end tax provisions

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract