Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will be a key member of the Corporate Tax Solutions team, leading complex corporate income tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) engagements. You will manage multiple client relationships end-to-end, supervise and mentor teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a variety of industries. This role is a primary pathway to Partner or Managing Director within the firm. You will collaborate closely with specialists across the tax practice, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), while leveraging advanced tools, technology, and firm resources to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements, including planning, execution, direction, and completion of tax projects
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong working relationships with client leadership and staff
• Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance solutions
• Manage engagement economics, including realization, utilization, leverage, budgets, accounts receivable, and expenses

Tax Technical Leadership

• Oversee and review complex corporate income tax returns
• Perform primary and secondary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
• Research and consult on complex federal, state, and international tax matters
• Apply strong knowledge of corporate income tax, SALT, international taxation, and transfer pricing

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop staff across engagements
• Assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Business Development & Growth

• Support firm growth and profitability through business development activities
• Leverage professional networks to identify and pursue new opportunities
• Participate in marketing initiatives, industry events, and community activities

Professional Standards

• Adhere to the highest professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Must-Have Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Master's degree in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD (preferred)

Certifications

• CPA or active JD / active law (attorney) license – REQUIRED

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
• Strong hands-on experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions

Skills & Technical Expertise

• Corporate income tax compliance and planning
• ASC 740 (tax provision preparation and/or audit support)
• Broad-based statutory income tax compliance
• State & local taxation (SALT)
• Taxation of international activity and transfer pricing
• Strong US GAAP knowledge related to income taxes

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Recent experience in public accounting or professional services
• Background with Top 20 accounting firms strongly preferred
• Experience with ONESOURCE OTP / Client tax software
• Stable employment history (ideally no frequent 1–2 year job hopping)

Additional Information

• Industry Experience: Varied industry experience acceptable
• Variable Compensation: Annual performance-based bonus
• Travel: As needed