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.

Position Overview

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 .

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.

Key Responsibilities

Income Tax Provision

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

Federal & State Compliance

Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors

Review federal and state income tax returns and workpapers

Manage timelines, deliverables, and open items

Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries

Sales & Use Tax Oversight

Oversee outsourced sales/use tax compliance processes

Review filings, exception reports, and reconciliations

Partner cross-functionally to address tax exposure and compliance issues

Tax Operations & Strategy

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

Process Improvement & Coordination

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

Ideal Background

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

What Makes This Role Attractive

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

Position Summary

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