• Tax Director/Manager - Corporate

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Reston, VA)


    Description

    Are you an experienced tax professional eager to take a leadership role in a dynamic organization? We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Tax Manager to join our finance team and oversee tax planning and compliance for our U.S. operations. Reporting directly to the VP of Tax, this role will be responsible for ensuring timely tax filings, developing tax strategies, managing audits, overseeing tax provisions, and serving as the organization’s internal expert on all tax-related matters.

     

    This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills and leadership capabilities to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll have the chance to lead a dedicated team, including a Tax Accountant, and work collaboratively across departments to meet organizational goals. Hybrid in northern VA. Remote candidates who can travel will be considered.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Serve as a proactive advisor on tax matters across multiple departments (e.g., finance, legal, manufacturing, trade compliance, etc.) and liaise with external tax advisors as needed.

    + Facilitate the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, as well as other business-related tax forms.

    + Lead strategic tax planning initiatives to minimize taxes across federal and state jurisdictions.

    + Oversee stakeholders in preparing components of the U.S. federal income tax return and other tax documentation.

    + Manage month-end and quarterly tax accounting processes, including ASC 740 provision calculations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and documentation of tax positions under US GAAP/IFRS standards.

    + Collaborate with various departments to support business transactions and projects while resolving tax-related issues.

    + Develop and implement tax strategies for corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and legal restructuring initiatives.

    + Prepare information for and coordinate the preparation of federal and state income tax filings and estimated payments.

    + Monitor legislative changes impacting tax compliance and modify strategies accordingly.

    + Oversee all tax-related audits and maintain accurate, timely documentation for regulators.

    + Supervise sales and use tax, property tax, and business license compliance, managed by the Tax Accountant.

    + Conduct research on federal, state, and international tax matters as needed.

    + Provide assistance to legal teams in reviewing tax-specific language in contracts.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Strong technical expertise in U.S. tax law and accounting with exceptional analytical and research skills.

    + Advanced knowledge of corporate tax compliance, sales tax, withholding tax, and R& D tax credits.

    + Proven track record managing complex tax accounting processes under US GAAP/IFRS and implementing SOX-compliant controls.

    + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical issues for non-technical audiences and collaborate across teams.

    + Highly organized, self-driven individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

    + Mastery of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax software systems (e.g., OneSource).

    + Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and adaptable in a global environment.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

    + 7+ years of corporate tax experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory role.

    + CPA certification strongly preferred.

    + Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus.

    + Mix of public accounting and income tax accounting from within industry or Sr. Manager from a Big 4 firm will be considered

    + Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)

    + Transfer pricing experience

    + Tax Planning experience

    + Highly organized and structured.

    + Familiarity with Canadian tax laws is advantageous.

    + Preference will be given to candidates with government contracting or technology industry experience

     

    Please apply directly to this job post or directly to Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn for immediate consideration.

     

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