Tax Manager

Description

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing Target Hospitality Corp.'s tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and provides critical tax guidance for federal, state, and local matters. The Tax Manager ensures adherence to internal controls, supports financial reporting requirements, partners with internal teams, and manages external tax advisors. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and plays a key role in optimizing the company’s tax posture.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns in coordination with external advisors.
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, ensuring accurate application of ASC 740 and related tax accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate tax records and support financial close requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely responses to tax-related audit inquiries.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of corporate tax strategies to optimize the company’s overall tax profile.
• Monitor federal, state, and local tax legislation and evaluate the impact on the organization.
• Assist in evaluating tax planning opportunities, including those related to changing regulations or potential exemptions.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain and execute tax-related internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Identify and communicate tax risks and exposures; develop solutions to mitigate them.
• Maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal documentation supporting compliance efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with accounting, finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure accurate tax data and efficient tax reporting processes.
• Support business initiatives by advising on tax implications of transactions, contracts, and projects.
• Coordinate real estate and personal property tax matters with external consultants, including assisting with annual renditions and assessments.

External Partnerships

• Engage and coordinate with external tax advisors for specialized tax matters, audits, and complex transactions.
• Support responses to tax authority inquiries and manage tax controversies with oversight from the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s in Tax preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive corporate tax or public accounting experience (Big Four experience a plus).
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state income taxation, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Experience with state and local tax areas (sales tax, gross receipts tax, property tax) preferred.
• Public-company experience or exposure to ASC 740 highly desirable.
• Ability to identify and assess tax issues quickly and propose practical solutions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact with senior management.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with Hospitality Occupancy Tax and extended stay rules preferred.