Senior Tax Manager at Creative Financial Staffing
Des Plaines, IL
About the Job
Our client is a worldwide leader in the distribution of consumer goods is seeking an Senior Tax Manager to join its accounting team. Fantastic opportunity to work for leadership that promotes personal and professional growth.
Why Work for the Company As a Senior Tax Manager:
- Opportunities for growth within company
- Work life balance
- Forward-thinking culture
- Supportive Leadership
- Top notch benefits, 401k, mat/pat leave, healthcare
Responsibilities of the Senior Tax Manager:
- Prepare/review year-end tax provisions to comply with ASC 740, including Book-to-Tax calculations, effective tax rate, current/deferred provisions, valuation allowance analysis, taxes payable, and return-to-provision adjustments. Collaborate with external tax accounting firms.
- Prepare/review federal and state quarterly estimates and extensions for approximately 25 returns.
- Assist with corporate federal, state, and international income tax returns, including reviewing tax work papers and apportionments. Coordinate with external accounting firms on co-sourced filings.
- Oversee and manage use tax computations via the TR Onesource Tax Engine.
- Support audit defense by reviewing information requests and resolving audit issues.
- Conduct research and prepare memorandums on complex tax issues for compliance and reporting.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, R&D studies, and transfer pricing.
- Lead tax technology enhancements and process automation initiatives.
- Drive improvements in tax processes as the company grows.
- Work across tax disciplines, assist other departments (e.g., payroll), manage external consulting relationships, and advise on tax law changes.
- Provide guidance to executive leadership on tax-related matters.
- Perform additional tax-related tasks as required.
Qualifications of the Senior Tax Manager:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Advanced Degree preferred).
- CPA required
- 4-5+ years in accounting (minimum 3 years in public accounting)
- 4-5+ years in federal/state corporate income tax compliance.
- 3+ years of ASC 740 tax provision experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and reliable follow-through.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
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MaxSalary: USD150000
MinSalary: USD125000