Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker ready to lead tax initiatives for a prestigious, high-growth financial firm? Sterling & Associates is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee complex tax planning, compliance, and strategy for our diverse portfolio of corporate and high-net-worth clients.
You will work in a fast-paced environment where your technical expertise will directly influence critical business decisions. If you are passionate about tax law innovation and team leadership, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end tax compliance process for a diverse portfolio of corporate entities.
- Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies to optimize client liabilities.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and represent clients during audits and inquiries.
- Oversee the preparation of complex federal, state, and international tax filings.
- Mentor and develop a team of junior tax associates and consultants.
- Stay ahead of changing tax regulations and proactively advise leadership on legislative impacts.
- Coordinate with internal finance departments to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation (MST) highly preferred.
- Current CPA license is required.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax within a public accounting firm or large corporation.
- Deep understanding of ASC 740 and international tax compliance frameworks.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in tax research software (e.g., Checkpoint, CCH) and advanced Excel modeling.