Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Corporate Tax | Build and Shape a Growing Tax Function

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 + 10% Bonus

A Top 10 Wealth Management Firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing corporate tax function.

While the organization operates within the wealth management industry, this opportunity is best suited for candidates coming from a corporate tax environment with strong experience in ASC 740 and U.S. corporate tax compliance
. The role functions much like a traditional in-house corporate tax position and offers a unique opportunity to help build and shape the tax function from the ground up.

This is a newly created position driven by the firm's continued growth and acquisition activity. As the organization's first dedicated in-house tax hire
, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish processes, influence tax strategy, and play a significant role in the future development of the tax department.

Reporting directly to the Partner & Controller
, you will oversee external tax providers while supporting tax planning initiatives, M&A activity, compliance oversight, and broader strategic projects. Long term, you'll help evaluate opportunities to bring additional tax functions in-house and contribute to building a scalable, best-in-class tax operation.

• Manage multi-state tax compliance across 20+ jurisdictions, including partnership, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, and business tax filings
• Oversee state nexus tracking, registrations, estimated tax payments, and tax notice resolution
• Prepare and maintain ASC 740 income tax provision work papers, including deferred tax analyses and uncertain tax position documentation
• Support tax due diligence, structuring, and integration efforts related to acquisitions and strategic transactions
• Manage partnership tax reporting, including K-1 preparation, capital account maintenance, and tax basis schedules
• Partner with external advisors on federal and state tax compliance matters
• Identify tax savings opportunities, process improvements, and opportunities to insource work currently performed by outside providers
• Assist with tax forecasting, budgeting, and strategic tax planning initiatives

• CPA required
• 5+ years of tax experience
• Strong U.S. federal and state income tax compliance experience
• Experience preparing or supporting ASC 740 income tax provisions
• SALT experience preferred
• Experience working within a corporate tax department or serving corporate clients
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

This role is ideal for a tax professional looking for more than a traditional compliance position. The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to senior leadership, support an active acquisition environment, influence tax strategy, and help build the infrastructure of a growing tax function.

As the firm's first dedicated in-house tax professional, you'll have a rare opportunity to create processes, drive efficiencies, and help determine the long-term direction of the tax department. With significant visibility across the organization and involvement in key strategic initiatives, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while accelerating your career within a rapidly expanding and highly respected organization.