Corporate Tax Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Tax Manager oversees numerous federal, state, and local tax matters, including managing audits and inquiries, registering Calista and its subsidiaries in new jurisdictions, and coordinating with Accounting and Operations personnel. Calista has many dynamic and expanding business lines, requiring diligence and the ability to research and understand rules in new jurisdictions.

This position supports and implements continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technology, automation, and data integration to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance. The Corporate Tax Manager provides leadership on tax matters while maintaining continuous improvement through technology‑enabled solutions.

• Coordinate with Accounting and Operations teams to gather and review information required for income, property, sales/use, excise, and other tax returns.
• Research technical issues and provide advice on compliance, business planning, and audits.
• Prepare, review, and support tax filings, compliance, payments, and general ledger recording.
• Register new entities and assist with tax licenses in new jurisdictions.
• Manage correspondence with tax authorities and assist in resolving audits, inquiries, and related matters.
• Support and contribute to technology driven improvements to tax processes, reporting, and compliance activities, including automation and efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with IT and Accounting to implement and optimize tax-related systems (e.g., ERP and reporting tools) to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Serve as the tax subject matter expert for system configurations, upgrades, and new business implementations as needed.
• Work with other departments (Payroll, Fixed Assets, Operations) to develop supporting documentation and ensure accurate reporting.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Knowledge of taxation concepts and structures (income, property, sales/use, and excise taxes).
• Knowledge of GAAP concepts, especially accrual accounting.
• Ability to develop and understand factual background to then research applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to process a high volume of data with accuracy and meet various deadlines.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and leverage technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.
• Ability to translate business and tax requirements into system or process improvements in collaboration with IT.
• Strong proficiency in ERP and financial systems (e.g., Deltek/Costpoint), and supporting system enhancements and process automation initiatives. Ability to use good judgment and discretion, making decisions based on available information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, business partners, and tax authorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or extensive related work‑experience required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience.
• Experience with Deltek/Costpoint and OnBase preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit screening.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Finance Department is a fast‑paced multi‑tasking environment, requiring regular attendance. Work may require occasional overtime.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.