Tax Provision Lead (ASC 740) – Hands-On & Strategic

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search partners with a growing U.S.-based manufacturer to identify a hands-on Tax Manager focused on ASC 740 income tax provision and coordination of outsourced tax functions.

This role sits at the center of tax operations—owning the provision while acting as the internal quarterback across external advisors (RSM), sales tax providers (Avalara), and internal stakeholders.

If you like driving the tax process without a large team, this is the sweet spot.

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. federal and state income tax compliance (C-Corp).
• Familiar with outsourced tax environments (Big 4 / regional firms).
• Working knowledge of Avalara or similar sales tax systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual ASC 740 tax provision.
• Current & deferred calculations.
• Journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Supporting schedules and documentation.
• Provision-to-return true-ups and variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors.
• Review federal and state income tax returns and workpapers.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and open items.
• Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Oversee outsourced sales/use tax compliance processes.
• Review filings, exception reports, and reconciliations.
• Partner cross-functionally to address tax exposure and compliance issues.

Skills

Tax provision expertise

ASC 740 knowledge

External advisor coordination

Tax compliance

Project management

Independent hands-on work

Tools

Avalara

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search partners with a growing U.S.-based manufacturer to identify a hands-on Tax Manager focused on ASC 740 income tax provision and coordination of outsourced tax functions.

This role sits at the center of tax operations—owning the provision while acting as the internal quarterback across external advisors (RSM), sales tax providers (Avalara), and internal stakeholders.

If you like driving the tax process without a large team, this is the sweet spot.