Tax Manager

The role sits within our clients Global Accounting & Finance organization, specifically in the Tax function. The team is responsible for managing our clients income tax accounting, compliance, and planning across a multinational enterprise, supporting financial reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance. This role reports to Director of Tax. This candidate will need extensive ASC 740 experience, particularly for centralizing review for foreign locations.

Could be a heavy senior analyst looking for a manager role or a light manager from public accounting seeking a change. Preference for candidates in the Chicago area, though exceptional remote candidates will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in income tax provision / tax accounting (ASC 740)
• CPA or Actively pursuing CPA
• Background in public accounting or corporate tax within a multinational or public company
• Strong understanding of accounting for income taxes and financial reporting requirements
• Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-functional stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with One Source Tax Provision Software and One Source Income Tax Return Software
• Experience working with ERP systems such as People Soft
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and advanced formulas
• Exposure to tax tools such as CCH and BNA

• Familiarity with automation tools (Alteryx, UiPath)
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience supporting global tax transformation or process optimization initiatives
• Exposure to tax forecasting, planning, audits, and M&A activities

• Approximately 40-50% provision, 30-40% federal return, 10-20% special projects.
• Support and contribute to quarterly ASC 740 income tax provision activities, including ETR calculations, book-to-tax adjustments, and deferred tax roll forwards
• Prepare and review journal entries, tax expense tie-outs, and supporting schedules for financial reporting
• Manage and document FIN
  48 (uncertain tax positions) and support SOX 404 compliance processes
• Partner with third-party providers to review consolidated federal tax returns (Form 1120) and supporting work papers
• Perform complex tax calculations including tax depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, R&D credits, Section 174, and 163(j)
• Research and analyze changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business
• Support tax forecasting, planning initiatives, audits, and M&A-related tax analysis
• Contribute to development of a global tax operating model integrating processes, data, and technology