Tax manager Job Description
Tax manager Job Description Template
A Tax Manager oversees all aspects of tax accounting, planning, and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, coordinating audits, and implementing tax strategies to optimize business operations. Expertise in tax laws and regulations is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Tax planning and compliance - develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations
- Financial reporting - prepare and review financial statements and disclosures related to taxes for internal and external reporting purposes
- Team management - manage and develop a team of tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate tax filings and reporting
- Research - perform research on complex tax issues and provide guidance to other departments within the organization
- Communications - communicate tax-related information to senior management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent certification
- At least 5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in a managerial role
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including tax planning strategies
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax rules and regulations
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to lead and manage a team, with a focus on mentoring and professional development
- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
