US Tax Manager

About the Company

Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a US Tax Manager to join their team!

Why Work Here

· Broad Tax Exposure — Lead and support federal, state, and indirect tax compliance, reporting, planning, audit support, and R&D tax credits.

· High-Impact Technical Role — Own key provision, compliance, technical research, and tax-control responsibilities.

· Cross-Functional Visibility — Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on strategic tax initiatives and special projects.

· Attractive Compensation Package including Benefits

About the Opportunity

· Lead end-to-end preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowance analysis, and preparation of related financial statement footnote disclosures

· Oversee the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and extensions for consolidated, combined, and standalone entities

· Manage responses to federal and state audit inquiries and tax notices, including preparing supporting documentation and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

· Lead tax planning initiatives, research, and analysis to develop efficient, compliant tax strategies

· Prepare or review tax-related journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities

· Monitor tax law changes and provide guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

· Maintain and enhance internal tax controls, recommending and implementing process improvements

· Lead the R&D tax credit process, partnering with internal teams and external advisors to identify qualifying activities and ensure proper documentation

· Draft technical memos and support materials to substantiate tax positions

· Collaborate with the Tax Director and cross-functional teams on various tax initiatives and special projects across the business

· Use Claude, Claude Code, and similar tools to accelerate research, draft technical memos, analyze notices, run calculations, and design repeatable workflows

About You

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification required

· 5+ years of experience in corporate taxes, including both provision and compliance

· Strong knowledge of federal, state tax laws as well as US GAAP

· Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

· Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partners

· High level of ethics, integrity, and professional judgment

· You've rebuilt something because of AI and it runs faster now. When something new lands, you don't prompt and paste — you interrogate it, pressure-test it, and know exactly where it's wrong before anyone else does

Salary Range

$120,000 - $145,000 / year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement…