Tax Manager POST NUMBER: 485117

Vaco by Highspring is partnering with a growing, technology-forward organization to identify an experienced Tax Manager . This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys both technical tax work and process improvement. You'll play a key role in managing corporate tax compliance, income tax reporting, tax planning initiatives, and leveraging emerging technologies to improve efficiency across the tax function.

This position offers broad exposure to federal, state, and indirect taxes while working closely with finance and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Tax Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions.

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.

• Manage tax audits, notices, and information requests.

• Research tax issues and develop practical, compliant tax strategies.

• Prepare and review tax-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impact.

• Maintain and improve tax processes and internal controls.

• Lead the R&D tax credit process, including documentation and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Draft technical tax memorandums and supporting documentation.

• Partner with finance and business leaders on tax-related projects and initiatives.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and AI-enabled tools.

• Utilize AI platforms and emerging technologies to streamline tax research, documentation, calculations, and workflow management.

• Evaluate AI-generated work product to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.

• Continuously improve tax processes while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

• CPA or CPA in progress.

• 5 years of corporate tax experience, including both tax provision and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax regulations and U.S. GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience.

• Experience with publicly traded companies.

• Master's in Taxation, JD, or LLM in Taxation.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite each week .

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

• Opportunity to work on strategic tax initiatives with executive leadership.

• Stable organization with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Why Apply?

• High-impact role with broad tax exposure.

• Opportunity to modernize and improve tax operations.

• Collaborative leadership team.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

• Career growth within a dynamic and innovative organization.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.