Corporate Tax Manager- Boston & Hartford

Corporate Tax Manager

Locations: Boston, MA | Hartford, CT | Hybrid (3+ days/week in-office)

Compensation: $121,000 – $181,400 / year

Group: Corporate Tax Solutions

The Opportunity

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be the primary tax relationship lead for a portfolio of complex multinational and large-scale domestic clients. You will oversee the full lifecycle of corporate tax—from high-level planning and compliance to intricate ASC 740 income tax accounting (provision preparation and audit support). You will be fully supported by our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO) and a collaborative, technology-forward team, providing you the perfect environment to elevate your career and drive client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Lead multiple client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Technical Oversight: Conduct primary reviews of complex tax returns and ASC 740 tax provisions. Provide strategic recommendations regarding tax savings, accuracy, and process optimization.

• Client Advisory: Act as the strategic partner to client management. Translate complex tax regulations into actionable business insights that align with the client's operational objectives.

• Team Mentorship: Supervise, train, and develop a team of senior associates, associates, and interns. Perform the "in-charge" role during engagements and conduct performance reviews.

• Strategic Growth: Proactively identify and capitalize on service expansion opportunities for current and prospective clients.

• Compliance & Defense: Lead responses to inquiries from the IRS, state authorities, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring full adherence to firm standards and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Licensure: Active CPA (MA or CT reciprocity) or Active JD/Law license (Required).
• Experience: 4–7+ years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
• Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes)—specifically the end-to-end process of preparation, review, and audit support.
• Scope of Experience: Proven experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global companies.
• Firm Background: Recent experience within a Top 15 accounting firm or a large regional firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software: Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision (OTP).
• Career Stability: Demonstrated history of long-term tenure; ideally, no frequent "job-hopping" (every 1–2 years) over the last decade.
• Promotion Readiness: We are open to candidates currently at the Manager level (1–2 years) or experienced Senior Associates who are "promotion-ready."