Corporate Tax Manager
Grant Thornton (US), Dallas, TX, United States
Corporate Tax Manager – Dallas, TX
Join us as a Corporate Tax Manager at Grant Thornton (US). This role is within our corporate tax practice, focusing on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
Job Description As the Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects, managing multiple client engagements and collaborating with specialists across the firm.
Your day‑to‑day may include:
Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in‑charge role as needed
Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; utilizing tax‑related software to prepare and process returns
Responding to inquiries from the IRS, state, and other tax authorities
Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Technical skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in public accounting is preferred
Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
Strong working knowledge of broad‑based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred
Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Can travel as needed
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and for you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
About The Team
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and you. This position requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Support to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations.
We are committed to action for diversity, equity & inclusion.
The Selection Process If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to explore other roles that may be a fit or to learn more about us at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: medical, dental, vision insurance; employee assistance program; minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave and paid holidays.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: medical, dental, vision insurance; employee assistance program; eligibility for 401(k); minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. For Los Angeles applicants, we consider all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories. For Massachusetts applicants, we do not require or administer lie‑detector tests.
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Job Description As the Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects, managing multiple client engagements and collaborating with specialists across the firm.
Your day‑to‑day may include:
Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in‑charge role as needed
Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; utilizing tax‑related software to prepare and process returns
Responding to inquiries from the IRS, state, and other tax authorities
Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Technical skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in public accounting is preferred
Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
Strong working knowledge of broad‑based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred
Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Can travel as needed
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and for you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
About The Team
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and you. This position requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Support to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations.
We are committed to action for diversity, equity & inclusion.
The Selection Process If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to explore other roles that may be a fit or to learn more about us at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: medical, dental, vision insurance; employee assistance program; minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave and paid holidays.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: medical, dental, vision insurance; employee assistance program; eligibility for 401(k); minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. For Los Angeles applicants, we consider all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories. For Massachusetts applicants, we do not require or administer lie‑detector tests.
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