Tax Manager

We are a U.S.

-based manufacturer of highly engineered structural products supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects nationwide.

With multiple manufacturing facilities and a strong project pipeline, the business operates in a fast-paced environment. Backed by private equity, the company is focused on operational efficiency, margin expansion, and scalable growth.

We are partnering with a growing organization to identify a hands-on Tax Manager with a strong focus on ASC 740 income tax provision and coordination of outsourced tax functions
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This role sits at the center of tax operations - owning the provision while acting as the internal quarterback across external advisors (RSM), sales tax providers (Avalara), and internal stakeholders.

If you like being in the driver’s seat without a massive team under you - this is that sweet spot.

• Prepare annual ASC 740 tax provision
  • Current & deferred calculations
  • Journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Supporting schedules and documentation
• Perform provision-to-return true-ups and variance analysis
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations

• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors
• Review federal and state income tax returns and work papers
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and open items
• Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries

• Oversee outsourced sales/use tax compliance processes
• Review filings, exception reports, and reconciliations
• Partner cross-functionally to address tax exposure and compliance issues

• Manage multi-jurisdictional tax compliance across federal, state, and local levels
• Review financial statements to ensure accurate tax reporting
• Identify tax savings opportunities and planning strategies
• Support senior leadership with tax implications of business decisions
• Develop and maintain systems to track regulatory changes
• Assist with cash flow forecasting related to tax obligations

• Optimize tax workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround time
• Coordinate across internal teams and third-party providers
• Ensure all tax processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met

• ASC 740 income tax provision experience
• Experience in C-Corp federal and state tax compliance
• Familiarity with outsourced tax environments (Big 4 / regional firms)
• Working knowledge of Avalara or similar sales tax systems
• Proven ability to manage audits, resolve tax issues, and work with tax authorities
• Strong project management and coordination mindset
• Ability to operate independently in a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves environment

• High-impact role with ownership of the provision
• Exposure to both strategic tax planning and operational execution
• Lean structure =
  visibility to leadership + real influence
• Blend of technical tax + coordination + business partnership

Hands‑on ASC 740 provision lead who coordinates federal tax and sales tax processes - focused on execution, oversight, and continuous improvement.