Job Description
Are you a visionary tax professional ready to navigate the complexities of global finance? Lucent Wealth & Tax Advisors is seeking an elite Senior Tax Manager to lead our strategic advisory wing in the heart of Manhattan.
In this high-impact role, you will transcend traditional compliance, serving as a pivotal architect for international tax structures and multi-million dollar M&A transactions. We offer a high-performance culture where innovation meets technical precision, providing you the platform to influence executive-level decision-making for a diverse portfolio of global clients.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate complex domestic and international tax planning strategies to optimize global tax positions for Fortune 500 and high-growth clients.
- Lead comprehensive tax due diligence and sophisticated structuring for high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Manage the end-to-end ASC 740 tax provision process, ensuring absolute accuracy in financial reporting and disclosures.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for IRS and state tax audits, defending complex positions with authority and expertise.
- Provide proactive advisory services regarding legislative changes, including TCJA, OECD Pillar Two, and cross-border transfer pricing.
- Cultivate and mentor a high-performing team of tax associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
- Partner directly with CFOs and stakeholders to align tax strategies with broader corporate objectives.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license or JD/LLM in Taxation is strictly required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a Big 4 or top-tier national firm environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in corporate tax law, partnership taxation, and multi-jurisdictional tax treaties.
- Proven track record of managing complex tax provisions for multi-national entities.
- Superior analytical skills with the ability to translate technical tax data into actionable business insights.
- Exceptional communication skills and the presence to influence C-suite executives.