Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA license or JD/LLM in Taxation preferred.
6+ years of federal income tax experience for Manager; 8-10+ years for Senior Manager.
Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and corporate tax.
Strong knowledge of corporate and consolidated return rules and ASC 740.
Hands-on experience with tax software like Corptax or Onesource and strong Excel skills.
Experience in leading and mentoring staff while managing multiple deadlines.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review the consolidated federal income tax return (Form 1120) and related forms.
Manage quarterly income tax provisions under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes.
Maintain fixed assets for tax purposes using fixed asset software.
Oversee federal estimated payments and track tax attributes like NOLs and credits.
Research and document federal tax issues, including new legislation impacts.
Support tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions.
Advise on federal tax issues involving foreign entities and operations.
Manage IRS notices, inquiries, and audits.
Identify tax planning opportunities and strengthen tax processes.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Involvement in strategic initiatives like acquisitions and cross-border activities.
Access to advanced tax technology and automation tools.
Full Job Description
IES Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Federal Income Tax Manager or Senior Manager, depending on experience, to lead our US federal income tax compliance, provision, and planning work. You'll work closely with Accounting, other tax professionals and outside advisors on the federal tax position of a multi-entity organization, and you'll help drive process improvements and support strategic initiatives such as acquisitions and cross-border activity.
What you'll do
Own the preparation and review of the consolidated federal income tax return (Form 1120) and related forms and elections, including the work coordinated with outside providers.
Prepare and review the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including the current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10), and assist with supporting disclosures.
Maintain fixed assets for tax purposes using fixed asset software.
Manage quarterly federal estimated payments and extensions, and track tax attributes such as NOLs, credits, §163(j) limits, and §382 limits.
Research and document technical federal tax issues, including the impact of new legislation and IRS guidance.
Support tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for acquisitions, and maintain tax basis and purchase accounting analyses.
Advise on federal tax issues involving foreign entities and operations, such as Forms 5471, 5472, 8858 and 1120-F, NCTI, Subpart F, withholding, and treaty matters.
Manage IRS notices, inquiries, and audits.
Identify and carry out tax planning opportunities, such as tax credits or accounting method changes.
Strengthen tax processes, documentation and use technology to automate the work.
Specific Qualifications
What you'll bring
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA license or JD/LLM in Taxation preferred.
Manager: 6+ years of progressive federal income tax experience. Senior Manager: 8-10+ years.
Experience in either/both public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and corporate tax.
Strong command of corporate and consolidated return rules and ASC 740.
Hands-on experience with tax software such as Corptax or Onesource, along with strong Excel skills.
Experience leading and mentoring staff, and handling several deadlines at once.
Nice to have
A Master's in Taxation.
Public company (SEC) reporting and SOX experience.
M&A tax experience.
International tax exposure (inbound and outbound, treaties).
Industry experience in construction / industrial / manufacturing.
Experience with tax technology and/or AI tools.
Additional Data
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
