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Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager

Brewer MorrisChicago, IL, US
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Overview

Join a dynamic finance team as a Senior Tax Manager, where you'll lead strategic tax initiatives across global operations. This high-impact role blends technical expertise, process ownership, and leadership—ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy driving continuous improvement.

Base pay range

$140,000.00 / yr - $170,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual U.S. income tax return process, including taxable income calculations and timeline management
  • Manage external tax preparers to ensure high-quality deliverables with cost efficiency
  • Oversee global tax compliance in partnership with consultants and local finance teams
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions, ensuring timely and accurate global reporting
  • Own the North American sales and use tax lifecycle, including oversight of Avalara systems and exemption management
  • Design and implement future-state U.S. sales tax processes
  • Supervise a Tax Analyst responsible for indirect tax filings and property tax compliance
  • Lead tax audits and negotiate favorable outcomes
  • Support M&A activity and onboarding of acquired entities into tax processes
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop internal controls and drive global tax planning
  • Champion process improvement and automation across tax workflows

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting and CPA or MST (both preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience; public accounting a plus
  • Strong command of U.S. federal, state, international, and transaction tax concepts
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
  • Analytical mindset with a passion for process optimization
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Hybrid schedule based out of downtown Chicago HQ
  • Collaborative, fast-moving culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Accounting / Auditing

    • Industries

  • Staffing and Recruiting

    • Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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