Interim Tax Manager, Strategic Resources

Job Summary:

The Interim Tax Manager provides leadership and oversight of tax operations on a contract basis, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations during periods of transition or increased demand. This role manages tax planning, preparation, and filing activities, while implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Interim Tax Manager prepares tax returns, supports audits, and provides expertise in tax research and analysis.

This position serves as a key resource for tax strategy, risk management, and decision support, helping organizations maintain compliance and optimize their tax position.

The schedule for this role is sporadic and fluctuating, based on organizational needs.

• Manages preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Oversees tax planning and compliance activities
• Conducts tax research and analysis to support organizational decision-making
• Ensures compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations
• Coordinates and supports tax audits and responses to tax authorities
• Prepares and reviews tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance tax efficiency and accuracy
• Maintains accurate tax records and documentation
• Communicates tax information and recommendations to organizational leadership
• Supports transition and training for incoming tax leadership
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting, preferred

• Five (5) or more years of progressive tax experience, required
• Two (2) or more years in a tax management role, required
• Experience in public accounting or professional services, preferred
• Experience with interim or contract tax assignments, preferred

• CPA, required

• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, GoSystem), required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

• N/A

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs and environments
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions
• Knowledge of current tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr
Maryland Range: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr