Aderant

Senior Audit, Tax & Compliance Manager

Aderant • $110K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in internal/external audit and financial controls.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and corporate tax compliance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to manage external audit relationships and internal audits for multinational corporations.
  • Proficiency in ERP and audit management software, plus advanced Excel and AI-assisted analysis tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute internal and external audit engagements as project manager.
  • Serve as primary liaison with auditors, managing documentation and requests.
  • Lead corporate tax compliance activities for multi-entity operations.
  • Prepare income tax returns and support filings to reduce reliance on external tax preparers.
  • Coordinate tax deadlines to align with audit cycles and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain financial policies and control narratives while leading risk assessments.
  • Prepare control effectiveness reports and present updates to senior management.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development.
  • Engagement in process improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams in Finance, HR, IT, and Operations.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Management
  • Lead and execute internal and external audit engagements as the primary project manager, including scoping and directing internal resources across multiple domestic and foreign entities, tracking progress status and reporting to management.
  • Serve as primary liaison with auditors, managing PBC (prepared-by-client) requests, walkthroughs, samples, and other support submissions, and maintain audit documentation.

Tax Compliance
  • Lead corporate tax compliance activities for a multi-entity business with operations in EMEA, APAC, and India, coordinating with corporate parent and external tax advisors on federal, state, and international filings.
  • Support, and for select entities directly prepare, income tax returns and other required filings (e.g., Australia FBT) to reduce reliance on external preparers.
  • Provide support on sales and use tax compliance: registrations, filings, exemption certificates, and audit requests.
  • Coordinate tax deadlines across entities and jurisdictions to avoid conflicts with audit cycles, monitor regulatory changes that affect Aderant, and ensure compliance documentation and reporting meet Roper Technologies' standards and timelines.

Governance, Internal Controls & Reporting
  • Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and control narratives, and lead risk assessments to identify control gaps and emerging risks - driving remediation plans to closure - in alignment with corporate parent requirements and current regulations.
  • Prepare and present control effectiveness, audit status, and compliance/fraud risk reporting to senior management, partnering with process owners across Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to embed controls into everyday operations.
  • Lead or contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, including data analytics for continuous control monitoring.
  • Provide mentorship and subject-matter training to finance and cross-functional teams on controls, audit readiness, and compliance obligations, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and third-party assessors on compliance audits and certifications.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience across internal and external audit, financial controls, tax, and accounting.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and corporate tax compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing external audit relationships and leading internal audit engagements in a multi-entity, multinational corporate structure.
  • Proficiency with ERP and audit management systems (e.g., Sage Intacct), advanced Excel/financial analysis tools, and AI-assisted analysis tools.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong executive communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • High level of integrity, professional skepticism, and ethical judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and lead without direct authority.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPA, or equivalent certification.
  • National public accounting firm experience, or experience in a SaaS or technology company.
  • Experience with M&A activity and international tax/compliance matters.
  • Knowledge of data analytics, forensic accounting, or continuous control monitoring tools.

About Aderant

Aderant is a global provider of comprehensive business management software for law firms and professional services organizations. The company offers a suite of solutions that includes time and billing, financial management, practice management, business intelligence, and CRM. Aderant serves more than 3,200 clients in over 30 countries.
Learn more about Aderant
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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