Job Description
Are you a seasoned tax strategist looking to elevate your career within a prestigious, high-growth financial firm? Sterling & Associates is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, provide high-level advisory services to our diverse portfolio of Fortune 500 clients, and drive excellence within our tax department.
You will work at the intersection of technical precision and strategic planning, ensuring compliance while identifying significant tax savings and opportunities for our clients in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local corporate tax returns.
- Direct quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740.
- Lead tax planning initiatives to minimize liability and optimize client tax positions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for high-stakes audits and IRS inquiries.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax associates and seniors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments on M&A and international tax expansion strategies.
- Stay abreast of legislative changes and provide proactive guidance to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s in Taxation preferred.
- CPA certification is strictly required.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax within public accounting or a large corporate tax department.
- Expert-level proficiency in ASC 740 and corporate tax compliance.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-financial executives.
- Proficiency in tax research software (e.g., CCH, RIA Checkpoint) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).