Senior Tax Manager, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Reston

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our finance team and oversee tax planning and compliance for our U.S. operations. Reporting directly to the VP of Tax, this role involves ensuring timely tax filings, developing tax strategies, managing audits, overseeing tax provisions, and serving as the organization’s internal expert on all tax-related matters. You will lead a dedicated team, including a Tax Accountant, and collaborate across departments to meet organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a proactive advisor on tax matters across multiple departments (e.g., finance, legal, manufacturing, trade compliance, etc.) and liaise with external tax advisors as needed
Facilitate the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, as well as other business-related tax forms
Lead strategic tax planning initiatives to minimize taxes across federal and state jurisdictions
Oversee stakeholders in preparing components of the U.S. federal income tax return and other tax documentation
Manage month-end and quarterly tax accounting processes, including ASC 740 provision calculations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and documentation of tax positions under US GAAP/IFRS standards
Collaborate with various departments to support business transactions and projects while resolving tax-related issues
Develop and implement tax strategies for corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and legal restructuring initiatives
Prepare information for and coordinate the preparation of federal and state income tax filings and estimated payments
Monitor legislative changes impacting tax compliance and modify strategies accordingly
Oversee all tax-related audits and maintain accurate, timely documentation for regulators
Supervise sales and use tax, property tax, and business license compliance, managed by the Tax Accountant
Conduct research on federal, state, and international tax matters as needed
Provide assistance to legal teams in reviewing tax-specific language in contracts

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
7+ years of tax experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role
CPA certification strongly preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus
Mix of public accounting and income tax accounting from within industry or Sr. Manager from a Big 4 firm will be considered
Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)
Transfer pricing experience
Tax Planning experience
Highly organized and structured
Familiarity with Canadian tax laws is advantageous
Preference will be given to candidates with government contracting or technology industry experience

Nice to have:

Familiarity with Canadian tax laws
government contracting experience
technology industry experience

What we offer:

Competitive compensation
medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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