Federal Tax Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - PacNorthwest; Bay Area, Sac, SEA, SLC

Tax – Compliance and Reporting – Tax Compliance – Manager

Location:

San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Seattle, Salt Lake City

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You will be part of a growing global team, acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of clients and colleagues. The role supports cross‑border and cross‑functional teaming, and focuses on managing and implementing tax compliance strategies for our clients. You will provide comprehensive support in tax compliance and reporting, including tax provision, direct and indirect tax return preparation, and tax reform calculations, while leveraging standardized processes and leading technology.

Your work will focus on streamlining and optimizing compliance and reporting processes to align with business strategy, increase efficiency, and promote transparency. You will also encourage development of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, and help shape operating models that support alignment with governing tax regulations and business objectives.

• Lead the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions or projects, focusing on quality and risk management.
• Drive continuous process improvement, identify innovative solutions through research and analysis, and apply expertise to guide others and recommend quality solutions.
• Lead workstream delivery, track project status, manage engagement economics, and actively participate in client working sessions from planning through closure.
• Navigate complex tax environments, develop solutions to intricate problems, and recommend changes to policies and procedures that impact your team and the broader business.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in risk management and continuous improvement.
• Capacity to apply depth of expertise and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions.
• Performance focus: meeting client service, quality, risk management, sales, business growth, solution development, and teaming targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law.
• Typically, no less than 4‑6 years of related tax experience.
• CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and accounting for income tax reporting requirements.
• Strong awareness of finance compliance and regulation.
• Understanding of global compliance requirements and ability to assess tax legislation and its impact.
• Familiarity with outsourcing/co‑sourcing models and proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Knowledge of U.S. income tax accounting and tax provisions, and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Access, and data mining tools.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships, deliver client trust and value, and communicate effectively.
• Complex problem‑solving, critical thinking, and learning agility.
• Commercial astuteness, experience managing change, and leading teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in a balanced hybrid environment.

• Experience leading professional employees or supervising others to deliver complex technical initiatives.
• Ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience participating in RFP responses and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Experience with hybrid collaboration and global teams.

We seek top performers who are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high‑quality results. Individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate strong analytical and decision‑making skills, and possess a passion for continuous improvement will excel in this role. The ability to build trust with clients, lead teams, and drive innovative solutions is highly valued.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary ranging from…