About the job Corporate Tax Manager- Atlanta
Corporate Tax Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (30309) | Hybrid (3+ days/week in-office or at client site)
Compensation: $138,000 – $150,000 / year
Group: Corporate Tax Solutions
The Opportunity
A leading multinational financial organisation is seeking the expertise of a Corporation Tax Manager for their Atlanta operations.As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will act as a primary tax advisor for large-scale, multinational, and multi-state clients. You will lead engagements within our Corporate Tax Solutions family, handling everything from complex business income tax planning to ASC 740 income tax accounting (provision preparation and audit support). Backed by the global resources of our firm—including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO)—you will be empowered to drive engagement strategy, mentor your teams, and deliver innovative tax solutions that help our clients achieve more.
Key Responsibilities
- Engagement Ownership: Lead client engagements from start to finish. You will plan, execute, and direct complex tax projects while maintaining budget oversight and high-quality deliverables.
- Technical Excellence: Conduct primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements and corporate tax returns. Ensure accuracy, tax savings, and full compliance with US GAAP.
- Client Advisory: Act as the lead service contact, building deep relationships with client management. Understand the operational nuances of our clients—whether in manufacturing, technology, pharma, or distribution—to provide proactive tax strategies.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of senior associates, associates, and interns. Perform the "in-charge" role, assessing staff performance and fostering professional development.
- Growth & Strategy: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients. Participate in proposal development and pursuit activities to drive firm growth.
- Regulatory Compliance: Respond to IRS and State inquiries, research complex tax matters, and uphold the highest professional standards for confidentiality.
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Licensure: Active CPA (GA or reciprocity) or Active JD/Law license (Required).
- Experience: 4–7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
- Technical Mastery: Strong working knowledge of corporate income tax laws, US GAAP, ASC 740 accounting, and statutory compliance.
- Scale of Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global companies.
- Firm Background: Proven track record of experience at a Top 15 accounting firm.
Preferred Qualifications
- Software: Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision (OTP).
- Industry Focus: Experience in manufacturing, tech, pharma, food/bev, or transportation/distribution sectors.
- Career Stability: A proven record of professional growth with limited job-hopping (ideally 10+ years of stable tenure).