14233 - Senior Tax Manager - Virtual

Overview

Together we change lives. Kelly is a team of experts driven by the belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. We celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration while valuing integrity and putting people first. This role supports the Senior Tax Manager with leadership in tax compliance, provision processes, and strategic tax initiatives.

Senior Tax Manager serves as a key technical resource within Kelly’s Tax Team. The position leads the review of tax compliance and provision processes, provides analytical support for strategic tax planning, and manages a variety of tax projects, including research, audits, and process improvements. Reporting into the Senior Director – Domestic Income Tax, the role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to influence outcomes across tax activities.

• Tax Compliance Review and Quality Assurance: ensure quality of federal and state income tax returns prepared by external providers, including book/tax adjustments, credits, elections, state apportionment, nexus analysis, and international deliverables (e.g., Forms 5471).
• Review indirect tax returns (sales/use, gross receipts, property tax) for completeness and accuracy.
• Support OECD Pillar II and public country-by-country reporting.
• Tax Provision Technical Review and Support: review ASC 740 quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, including deferred tax expense, rate reconciliation, and footnote disclosures.
• Analyze realizability of deferred tax assets, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
• Coordinate with accounting to prepare tax-related disclosures for SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q).
• Coordinate with external auditors to respond to information requests and technical questions.
• Tax Planning and Strategic Support: research and analyze tax matters, provide tax advice, and support planning initiatives, regulatory guidance, and legislative changes.
• Support M&A tax diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition compliance including purchase price allocation and deferred tax analysis.
• Perform scenario modeling and prepare presentations for tax team and stakeholders.
• Manage audits and notices, defend Kelly’s tax positions, and correspond with tax authorities.
• Process Management: manage tax compliance calendar and workflow with internal teams and external providers; identify and lead process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives; support tax technology projects including system implementations and AI tool integration (Workday and tax software platforms).

• Minimum 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax compliance; familiarity with international compliance (e.g., Form 5471, foreign tax credits).
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and financial statement disclosures.
• Solid collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and external service providers.
• Analytical problem-solving skills for complex tax issues and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with tax and financial systems (ERP, Corptax, One Source, Bloomberg Tax) and data analytics tools, including AI applications for tax research, reporting, and analysis.
• Exposure to indirect tax matters (sales/use, gross receipts, property tax) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred but not required.

• Remote role, preferably in SE Michigan; on-site at Kelly HQ (Troy, MI) approximately 2–3 times per month or as required by the business.

Base pay range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Total compensation package including benefits is offered to support total well-being; explore our benefits at Kelly Services.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.