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
Do you have strong experience with federal and state income tax compliance?
Have you managed complex consolidated return filings?
Do you manage compliance with state-specific nuances such as combined reporting or throwback rules?
Have you defended tax positions during audits?
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