Corporate Tax Manager - International Tax

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

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.

· 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
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 5+ years of experience in corporate taxes, including both provision and compliance

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

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

· 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
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 plan. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. For residents of Ontario, Canada:
Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a…