5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, particularly in multi-state compliance
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA certification preferred (active or in progress)
Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state corporate income tax rules
Proven ability to independently manage a full compliance cycle
Excellent organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines
Strong research skills for technical tax issues with clear documentation capabilities
Responsibilities
Own the complete workflow for federal, multi-state, and local income tax compliance
Prepare and review corporate income tax returns, excise tax, and quarterly estimates
Manage the annual income tax provision process, including documentation and disclosures
Monitor changes in state and local tax laws and assess their impact
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and review their deliverables
Maintain and enhance tax compliance workpapers and internal controls
Respond to state and federal tax notices and manage audits
Partner with Accounting/Finance on tax-related accounts and reporting
Lead tax analysis and strategy for M&A activities
Identify and implement process improvements for tax efficiency
Research technical tax issues and prepare well-documented conclusions
Build the sales and use tax function across multiple states
Lead personal property tax filings for a diverse portfolio
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with 3+ days in the office
Opportunity to participate in the company's bonus program
Hands-on role with significant ownership of tax processes
No supervisory responsibilities, allowing focus on technical expertise
Potential for career advancement from Senior Tax Associate to Tax Manager
Full Job Description
Description
Job Summary
The Tax Manager is a hands-on, individual-contributor role responsible for managing the company's tax compliance processes and calendar. This person will prepare, review, and file returns in a consultative manner with external tax advisors using scalable and proactive processes and procedures. This is an ideal next step for a strong Senior Tax Associate ready to own a process from start to finish and take on a Manager-level title and scope of ownership, without the responsibility of supervising staff.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA reporting to the office on a hybrid schedule 3+ days per week in office.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end workflow for federal, multi-state, and local income tax compliance calendar, ensuring accurate and timely filings across all jurisdictions where the company has nexus
Prepare and/or review corporate income tax returns, excise tax, quarterly estimates and payments, and extensions
Manage and prepare the annual income tax provision process, including documentation, apportionment, and footnote disclosures for the financial audit
Monitor state and local tax law changes and assess impact on the company's multi-state filing obligations, apportionment, and nexus footprint
Manage relationships with outside tax advisors including scoping work and reviewing deliverables
Maintain and improve tax compliance workpapers, calendars, and internal controls/documentation
Respond to and manage state and federal tax notices, audits, and inquiries
Partner with Accounting/Finance on tax-related general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and reporting
Lead the tax analysis and strategy as it relates to M&A
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of the tax function
Research technical tax issues and prepare clear, well-documented conclusions for both internal use and audit purposes
Build the sales and use tax function from the ground up, complying with a variety of states across several legal entities
Lead the filings for personal property tax returns across a lease portfolio of approximately 50 properties and several dozen jurisdictions
Skills/Abilities
Ideally 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience, ideally including multi-state income tax compliance
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA certification (active or in progress) preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state corporate income tax rules
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full compliance cycle (not just support one)
Strong organizational skills and comfort owning deadlines without supervisory backup
Ability to research technical tax issues and clearly document conclusions
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experience, with eligibility to participate in the company's bonus program
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
This position is currently accepting applications.
