Senior Tax Manager serves as a key technical resource within Kelly's Tax Team. The position leads the review of tax compliance and provision processes, provides analytical support for strategic tax planning initiatives, and manages a variety of tax-related projects, including research, audits, and process improvement efforts.
Reporting into the Senior Director - Domestic Income Tax, this high-impact role will demonstrate strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence outcomes and drive value across the full spectrum of tax activities.
Responsibilities: Tax Compliance Review and Quality Assurance - Ensure quality of federal and state income tax returns prepared by external service providers, including book/tax adjustments, credits, international deliverables (e.g., Forms 5471), elections, state apportionment, nexus analysis, etc.
- Review indirect tax returns prepared by external service providers (e.g., sales/use, gross receipts, property tax) to validate completeness and accuracy
- Support OECD Pillar II and public country-by-country reporting
Tax Provision Technical Review and Support - Review global quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision calculations including deferred tax expense, rate reconciliation and footnote disclosures
- Analyze realizability of deferred tax assets, valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions
- Partner with accounting to prepare tax-related disclosures for SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q)
- Coordinate with external auditors to respond to information requests and technical questions
Tax Planning and Strategic Support - Research and analyze tax matters and provide tax advice to the business, including planning initiatives, legislative changes, regulatory guidance, etc.
- Support M&A tax diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition compliance including purchase price allocation and deferred tax analysis
- Perform scenario modeling and prepare presentations for tax team and various stakeholders
- Manage audits and notices, defend Kelly's tax positions, and correspond with tax authorities
Process Management - Manage tax compliance calendar and workflow coordination with internal team and external service providers
- Identify and lead process improvement, automation, and efficiency initiatives in compliance and provision workflows
- Support tax technology projects including system implementations and AI tool integration (Workday and tax software platforms)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences: - Minimum 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
- Expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, and familiarity with international income tax compliance (e.g., Form 5471, foreign tax credits)
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and financial statement disclosures
- Solid collaboration and communication skills, with ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams, business partners, and external service providers
- Analytical problem-solving skills to address complex tax issues and mitigate risks
- Proficiency with tax and financial systems (ERP, Corptax, OneSource, Bloomberg Tax), and data analytics tools, including the application of AI to support tax research, reporting, and analysis
- Exposure to indirect tax matters (sales/use, gross receipts, property tax) is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred but not required
Location / Travel: - Role is remote, preferably in SE Michigan, being on-site at Kelly HQ (Troy, MI) approx. 2-3 times per month and / or as required by the business
Base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.
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