Corporate Tax Manager

**CORPORATE TAX MANAGER****Location:** Atlanta, GA**Work Type:** Hybrid (Minimum 3 days/week on-site)**Salary:** $138,000 - $150,000/year + Performance Bonus**Employment Type:** Permanent**Category:** Accounting / Finance---**POSITION OVERVIEW**A leading Accounting/Finance organization is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join their Corporate Tax Solutions team. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the tax practice, managing end-to-end corporate income tax planning, compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting engagements for multiple clients. You'll lead teams, drive client relationships, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives with support from specialized resources including the National Tax Office.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**- Manage client engagements from initiation through completion, including planning, execution, direction, and delivery of tax projects while maintaining budget accountability- Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns; conduct performance assessments and in-charge reviews- Identify and pursue service expansion opportunities with existing and prospective clients- Review and analyze tax returns prepared by staff, providing recommendations for accuracy and tax optimization strategies- Conduct primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements and audit support projects- Research, consult, and advise on complex tax matters utilizing industry-leading tax software platforms- Prepare and process corporate tax returns; respond to inquiries from the IRS, state, and local tax authorities- Build and maintain strong client partnerships; effectively communicate with client management and staff at all organizational levels- Develop comprehensive understanding of client operations, business objectives, and industry dynamics to enhance service delivery- Engage in ongoing professional development and training initiatives- Maintain exceptional standards of professionalism and strict client confidentiality- Travel as needed to support client engagements---**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**- Bachelor's degree in Accounting- Minimum 4-7 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience- **Active CPA license (Georgia or reciprocity) OR JD with active law license (REQUIRED)**- Recent public accounting experience with a top 15 accounting firm- Proven expertise in corporate income tax and ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes (preparation, review, and audit support)- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations- Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local income tax compliance and consulting, including international taxation and transfer pricing- Advanced analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills with proficiency in relevant software platforms- Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities- Strong teamwork orientation with meticulous attention to detail- Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software- Professional services or industry accounting experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global corporations- Stable employment history with minimal job transitions over the past 10 years- Previous industry tax experience (manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, consulting, engineering, telecommunications, or transportation & distribution)- Recent transition from public accounting to industry (within 2-3 years)**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**- Willingness to relocate within the region is a plus- Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates---**SCREENING QUESTIONS**---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Walk me through your most complex ASC 740 income tax provision engagement—specifically your role in preparation or primary review and the key technical challenges you navigated.2. Describe your experience managing the full lifecycle of corporate tax engagements for large, multi-state or global companies. How did you ensure accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction simultaneously?3. Tell me about your experience mentoring and supervising accounting staff. Can you share an example of how you developed someone's technical tax skills or identified areas for improvement during performance reviews?4. What is your experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software, and have you used other corporate tax software platforms? How proficient are you in tax technology solutions?5. Can you explain your career progression over the past 10 years, including your reasons for any transitions between firms or into/out of public accounting? What has kept you engaged in your current or most recent role?6. Beyond compliance, describe a time when you identified and successfully pursued a tax planning or service expansion opportunity with an existing client. What was the outcome?7. You'll be required to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Atlanta. How does this align with your current working preferences, and do you have any relocation or commuting constraints we should discuss?