Corporate Tax Manager

Our client is an organization in the Appleton, WI area looking for a Corporate Tax Manager. Our client is seeking an experienced tax professional to oversee corporate tax activities, manage compliance requirements, and serve as a key resource for tax-related matters throughout the organization. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the tax function while working closely with accounting and finance leadership on a variety of business initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong corporate tax background, enjoys working independently, and is interested in expanding their involvement beyond traditional tax responsibilities.

The salary range for this position is $100k–120k.

The Corporate Tax Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee corporate tax activities across multiple business entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with applicable tax requirements.
• Manage direct and indirect tax processes, including coordinating tax filings, payments, and related reporting obligations.
• Lead sales and use tax compliance activities, including reviewing filings, monitoring requirements, and addressing potential issues.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for corporate tax questions, compliance matters, and tax-related business decisions.
• Partner with external tax advisors to coordinate tax preparation, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Review tax information and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax regulations and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
• Support tax compliance requirements for multiple legal entities and operating businesses.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting and finance teams to ensure appropriate treatment of tax-related transactions.
• Assist with tax-related account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate responses to tax notices, inquiries, and other communications from taxing authorities.
• Maintain accurate tax records, supporting documentation, and compliance calendars.
• Evaluate existing tax processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and provide guidance regarding the financial implications of business activities.
• Support accounting and finance leadership with special projects and financial analysis as needed.
• Participate in broader accounting activities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and other corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather information needed for tax compliance and reporting.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with external advisors and internal business partners.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax-related workflows and strengthen consistency across business entities.
• Support additional accounting, finance, and tax initiatives as organizational needs evolve.

The Corporate Tax Manager will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Strong corporate tax experience with exposure to both direct and indirect taxation.
• Sales and use tax compliance experience required.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local corporate tax requirements.
• Experience managing tax compliance activities and coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Ability to independently oversee tax responsibilities and serve as the organization’s primary internal tax resource.
• Experience supporting tax matters across multiple legal entities or operating businesses preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles and the relationship between tax and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing tax filings, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with tax-related journal entries, general ledger accounts, and financial statement considerations.
• Experience researching tax questions and identifying appropriate solutions to compliance matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage recurring filing deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with accounting leadership, finance professionals, and external advisors.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of tax-related responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.