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Senior Tax Manager

Aston Carter
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Senior Tax Manager (100% REMOTE)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the organization’s federal, state, local, and foreign tax compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, managing audits, and providing strategic tax guidance to internal business partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and expertise in navigating complex and evolving tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state, local, and foreign tax returns.
  • Manage tax audits and coordinate responses with external advisors as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to assess business impact.
  • Provide strategic tax planning and guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain and enhance internal tax processes, controls, and documentation.
  • Support quarterly and annual tax provision calculations.
  • Support the annual financial statement audit by managing PBC (Prepared-By-Client) items and contributing to financial statement and footnote preparation.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 8-12 years of experience in corporate tax compliance and audit management.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Experience with ASC 740 and tax provisions.
  • Managerial experience and familiarity with government contracting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, including running, interpreting, and validating Costpoint reports to support tax compliance and audit activities.
  • Managerial experience managing a team of two (one lower level, one intermediate).
  • Understanding of tax provisions and accruals to oversee outsourced tax activities.
  • Experience in deferred taxes, sales taxes, business/corporate taxes, and personal property taxes.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote opportunity with the option to access an office in Fairfax if desired. Join a team of passionate individuals transforming government IT through innovative services and solutions. Be part of a growing organization dedicated to making a positive impact and building a workforce that fuels our mission.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.82 - $92.69/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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