Tax Manager – Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Tax Manager

📍 Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid Schedule)
🏢 Industry: Retail / Wholesale – Corporate
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid (Scheduled Work From Home Days)

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $104,000 – $156,000

• Full benefits package included

• No relocation assistance available

• No visa sponsorship available

🚀 Position Overview

The Tax Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the organization meets all federal, state, and local tax obligations while identifying strategic opportunities that support both the business and its shareholders.

This role blends:

• Deep technical tax expertise

• Strategic tax planning

• Process improvement

• Automation and technology initiatives

• Cross-functional collaboration

This is more than a traditional compliance position. The ideal candidate will help redesign and optimize tax processes while supporting a fast-growing, complex business environment.

The organization values professionals who can partner strategically with the business while driving operational excellence across the tax function.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review:

• Federal income tax returns

• State income tax returns

• Consolidated filings

• Unitary state returns

• Support tax calculations and reporting for:

• Form 1120-S

• Fiduciary returns

• Individual income tax filings

• Estimated tax payments

• Participate in federal, state, and local tax audits

• Review and resolve tax entry discrepancies

• Communicate directly with government agencies as needed

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Identify tax planning opportunities and process efficiencies

• Support shareholder and corporate tax planning initiatives

• Develop tax models and planning tools using compliance data

• Assist with integration of acquired companies into tax workflows

• Identify post-acquisition tax optimization opportunities

Process Improvement & Automation

• Utilize technologies such as:

• AI

• Alteryx

• Tax automation tools

• Drive increased efficiency across compliance workflows

• Evaluate and improve existing tax processes

• Support scalable tax process redesign initiatives

Research & Technical Analysis

• Conduct tax research and prepare supporting technical documentation

• Interpret evolving federal and state tax legislation

• Assess business impacts and identify value-added opportunities

• Collaborate with Government Relations on legislative initiatives and impacts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:

• Accounting

• Construction

• Supply & Distribution

• Legal

• Other business stakeholders

• Ensure accurate tax treatment and efficient information flow

• Provide strategic tax guidance to operational teams

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and support staff and senior tax professionals

• Assist leadership with succession planning and professional development

• Foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture

📈 Success Measures (First 6–12 Months)

Successful candidates will:

• Develop strong understanding of legal entities and tax footprints

• Deliver timely and accurate federal and state tax filings

• Take ownership of complex compliance areas

• Implement meaningful automation and process improvements

• Successfully integrate acquired entities into compliance workflows

• Build strong cross-functional relationships

• Demonstrate proficiency in OneSource and related tax technologies

• Support development of junior team members

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• Active CPA license

• 5+ years of income tax experience including:

• Corporate tax

• Federal compliance

• State compliance

• Strong technical knowledge of:

• Federal income tax laws

• State income tax laws

• Experience with:

• Consolidated federal returns

• Unitary state returns

• Public accounting experience at Manager level

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage high-volume compliance work accurately and efficiently

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

• OneSource

• Workday

• BNA Fixed Assets

• Familiarity with:

• Tax automation tools

• Process optimization

• AI-enabled workflows

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Income Tax
✔ Federal Taxes
✔ State Taxes
✔ Consolidated Returns
✔ Unitary Filings
✔ Tax Compliance
✔ Tax Planning
✔ Tax Research
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Automation & AI Tools
✔ Alteryx
✔ OneSource
✔ Audit Support
✔ Financial Analysis
✔ Cross-Functional Collaboration
✔ Team Mentorship

📝 Screening Questions

1. Do you have strong experience with federal and state income tax compliance?

2. Have you managed complex consolidated return filings?

3. Do you manage compliance with state-specific nuances such as combined reporting or throwback rules?

4. Have you defended tax positions during audits?

5. Can you demonstrate ownership of complex compliance areas, including consolidated and unitary returns?

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong tax professional with a background in public accounting and corporate tax compliance who wants to move beyond routine compliance into a more strategic and transformational role.

They will bring:

• Strong federal and state tax expertise

• Experience handling complex consolidated and unitary filings

• Passion for automation and operational improvement

• Strong analytical and research capabilities

• Leadership and mentoring skills

• Ability to partner effectively across the business

📋 Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

7–10 years

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification

CPA Required

Industry

Corporate / Retail preferred

Work Model

Hybrid

Travel

None

Sponsorship

Not available

🌟 Why Join

• Opportunity to modernize and shape the future of the tax function

• Direct exposure to executive leadership

• Collaborative and strategic work environment

• Strong work-life balance compared to public accounting

• Opportunity to drive automation and AI initiatives

• High-impact role supporting a growing organization

Tax Manager | Hybrid | Manufacturing Industry | Middletown, NY

Position: Tax Manager
Location: Middletown, NY (Orange County, NOT NYC)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/week, Remote Fridays and an additional day of choice)

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Category: Finance / Accounting - Taxes

Position Summary:

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in tax provisions, federal and state income/franchise tax compliance, and financial reporting. This role involves monitoring tax law changes, optimizing tax policies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international regulations. Occasional travel to company sites may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing forecasted effective tax rate (ETR) and tax provisions under ASC 740.

• Support ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) assessment & documentation.

• Manage federal, international, state, and franchise tax compliance, including estimated tax payments, extensions, and return filings.

• Review deferred tax assets and liabilities.

• Prepare complex Schedule Ms related to tax provision and compliance.

• Reconcile tax accounts and accruals for income and franchise taxes.

• Assist with tax audits at federal, state, and local levels.

• Conduct research and analysis of tax law changes and evaluate their impact.

• Support tax planning strategies and income tax projections.

• Participate in M&A due diligence review.

• Delegate, supervise, and mentor tax staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• CPA required

• 5+ years of experience with large corporate taxpayers and/or public accounting firms.

• Experience with Corptax software is a plus.

• International tax compliance and provision experience preferred.

• Familiarity with federal R&D tax credit preparation and documentation is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Excel, with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP system is a plus.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Collaborative team player.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

• Bonus Eligible

• Full Benefits Package (including 401k match)

• Growth Opportunities within a stable, publicly traded company

• Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Travel: Occasional

• Security Clearance Required: No

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and stable company that values professional development and work-life balance.

Manager, Technical Accounting - Charlotte, NC - $116,000 - $139,000

Manager, Technical Accounting

Charlotte, NC
$116,000 - $139,000
Full-Time, Permanent

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Responsible to work across the business to identify, track, analyze and document complex accounting issues. The role will have significant visibility to senior leadership and will work alongside many senior members of the accounting, finance, and business teams.

What you’ll be doing:

·         Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions and prepare technical memorandums.

·         Work closely with various business leaders to provide guidance on accounting transactions.

·         Assist in reviewing the Company's written accounting policies and providing guidance throughout the organization on the application of such policies.

·         Understand current changes to accounting standards, SEC guidance and PCAOB regulations.

·         Perform impact analysis of new accounting pronouncements (as needed) and lead implementation efforts across the Company.

·         Research and resolve technical accounting issues on a timely basis with the Company's external auditors.

·         Support the Company's external reporting function, ensuring that the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the US.

·         Assist with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.

·         Assist deal teams with pre and post deal-closure activities namely, evaluating accounting implications on various acquisition and disposition transactions pre-close; post deal-close, work with the Corporate Development team and external consultant on performing purchase price accounting exercise.

·         Lead annual impairment analysis for all critical asset categories on the balance sheet i.e., goodwill, long-lived assets (PP&E, leases, intangibles), joint ventures, and other cost method investments.

·         Organize enterprise-wide quarterly trainings on various topics as it relates to US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC matters.

·         Perform other duties as needed.

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC). Open to Hybrid

We’d love to hear from you if:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

·         6-8 years+ of experience, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

·         Knowledge of key technical accounting areas in US GAAP.

·         Effective communication, planning and leadership skills.

·         Strong project management skills.

·         Must be able to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing, and collaborative environment.

·         Must be willing to travel as needed.

·         Accomplished multitasking skills.

Education Required:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; licensed CPA

Experience:

·         6-8 years+, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $116,625.00 to $139,950.00.

An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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Controller - USA, Remote - $150,000 - $160,000

Controller

USA, Remote

$150,000 - $160,000

Job Description

Are you passionate about financial health and serving a community of music lovers? Do you possess a strong background in accounting and strive to provide strategic thinking to your job? If so, our Finance team here is looking for you!

Location

This is a remote position. Open to candidates located in OR, WA, CA, CO, ID, AZ, TX, IL

Who We Are

Our Company is the largest crowd-sourced, community-driven database of recorded music information in the world. Every day, millions of people use the companies Marketplace to connect, learn about music, and buy and sell vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. Our Companies continues to grow, we are looking for bright, dedicated, creative, and highly motivated people to help us realize our mission to serve the music fan in everyone. We are relatively small, so individual contributions can have a large impact. High value is placed on quality, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. Our teams work collaboratively but are distributed geographically and open-source tools are important to who we are and how we work. We value the experiences and skills each team member contributes to helping us serve our music community.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong Financial Controller that will have ultimate responsibility for all accounting activities within the organization. This role acts as a strategic thought partner to the Director of Finance in building out the capabilities of the Finance and Accounting team in its role in supporting the growth initiatives at . The key responsibility of this role is to ensure that accounting activities are performed in compliance with GAAP standards and that all reports are accurate and timely. The responsibility of the Financial Controller is to develop strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with other departments or external stakeholders to support financial decision-making and business growth. People management responsibilities include leadership and team development and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

What You’ll Accomplish

·        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Leading a team of three accounting staff, this role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

·        Develops and executes policies, procedures, internal controls, and established best practices related to GAAP compliance and other relevant legislation, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, budgeting, and financial systems.

·        Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinates the preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP.

·        Analyzes financial data and provides timely and accurate financial reports to senior management. Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of departments and teams.

·        Acts as the owner of the accounting system and related data. Directly responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reconciliation of sales and accounts payable to the general ledger.

·        Plays a key role in our implementation of a new online marketplace order management system and any associated integration(s) with Sage Intacct.

·        Prepares company for external financial statement audit.

·        Identifies and implements tools and technologies that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function. Recommends improvements.

·        Provides financial guidance and support to other departments, such as product & engineering, marketing, and operations.

·        Manages employee career pathing by coaching, mentoring, and providing effective performance feedback; inspire a culture of learning and development

·        Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Contribute

·        10+ years experience of progressive supervisory experience in public or private accounting.

·        3+ years leading a team.

·        CPA certification preferred.

·        Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

·        Experience working at a tech, e-commerce, or online marketplace business.

·        Experience working in an international business with foreign subsidiaries and different currencies.

·        Experience in leading an accounting team at a growth company.

·        External financial statement audit experience, either in public accounting or at a business subject to an annual external audit.

·        Experience in balancing hands-on, operational accounting with big-picture, forward-looking strategic financial decisions.

·        Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and transparent.

·        Takes a proactive approach to problem solving.

·        Ability to develop and mentor others.

·        Oral and written communication skills.

·        Ability to build collaborative relationships. Ability to influence others. Strategic thinking skills.

·        Communicates transparently and resolves conflicts to foster a successful team that encourages the appreciation of diverse perspectives as well as cohesiveness.