What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Global Manufacturing?
We are a U.S.-based manufacturer of highly engineered structural products supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects nationwide. With multiple manufacturing facilities and a strong project pipeline, the business operates in a fast-paced environment. Our company is focused on operational efficiency, margin expansion, and scalable growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Tax Manager with a strong focus on ASC 740 income tax provision and oversight of outsourced tax functions. This role sits at the center of tax operations, owning the provision while acting as the internal point of coordination across external advisors, sales tax providers, and internal stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys operating independently, taking ownership, and driving results without a large team structure.
Key Responsibilities
Income Tax Provision
- Own and prepare quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision
- Perform current and deferred tax calculations, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Manage supporting schedules, documentation, and provision-to-return true-ups
- Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations
Federal & State Compliance
- Serve as primary liaison with external tax advisors
- Review federal and state income tax returns and supporting workpapers
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and open items
- Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries
Sales & Use Tax Oversight
- Oversee outsourced sales and use tax compliance processes
- Review filings, reconciliations, and exception reports
- Partner cross-functionally to address tax exposure and compliance issues
Tax Operations & Strategy
- Manage multi-jurisdictional tax compliance across federal, state, and local levels
- Review financial statements to ensure accurate tax reporting
- Identify tax savings opportunities and support planning initiatives
- Advise leadership on tax implications of business decisions
- Assist with cash tax forecasting and maintain awareness of regulatory changes
Process Improvement & Coordination
- Optimize tax workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround time
- Coordinate across internal teams and third-party providers
- Ensure all tax processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met
Ideal Background
- Strong experience with ASC 740 income tax provision (required)
- Experience with C-Corp federal and state tax compliance
- Familiarity with outsourced tax environments (Big 4 or regional firms)
- Working knowledge of Avalara or similar sales tax systems
- Proven ability to manage audits and resolve tax issues
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Hands-on, self-starter with the ability to operate independently
What Makes This Role Attractive
- Ownership of the tax function with high visibility to leadership
- Blend of technical tax, strategic planning, and operational execution
- Lean structure offering real impact and decision-making influence
- Manageable scope with strong external support
Position Summary
Hands-on ASC 740 provision leader responsible for coordinating federal and sales tax processes, driving execution, and continuously improving the tax function.
Pay: $138,900.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Prescription drug insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21704
Salary : $138,900 - $160,000