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Corporate Tax Manager- Boston & Hartford

Fox Point Recruitment LLC, Boston, MA, United States


Corporate Tax Manager

Locations:

Boston, MA | Hartford, CT | Hybrid (3+ days/week in-office)

Compensation:

$121,000 – $181,400 / year

Group:

Corporate Tax Solutions

The Opportunity As a

Corporate Tax Manager , you will be the primary tax relationship lead for a portfolio of complex multinational and large-scale domestic clients. You will oversee the full lifecycle of corporate tax—from high‑level planning and compliance to intricate

ASC 740 income tax accounting

(provision preparation and audit support). You will be fully supported by our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO) and a collaborative, technology‑forward team, providing you the perfect environment to elevate your career and drive client success.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership:

Lead multiple client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Technical Oversight:

Conduct primary reviews of complex tax returns and ASC 740 tax provisions. Provide strategic recommendations regarding tax savings, accuracy, and process optimization.

Client Advisory:

Act as the strategic partner to client management. Translate complex tax regulations into actionable business insights that align with the client's operational objectives.

Team Mentorship:

Supervise, train, and develop a team of senior associates, associates, and interns. Perform the "in-charge" role during engagements and conduct performance reviews.

Strategic Growth:

Proactively identify and capitalize on service expansion opportunities for current and prospective clients.

Compliance & Defense:

Lead responses to inquiries from the IRS, state authorities, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring full adherence to firm standards and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Licensure:

Active CPA (MA or CT reciprocity)

or

Active JD/Law license

(Required).

Experience:

4–7+ years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or consulting experience.

Technical Mastery:

Deep proficiency in

ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) —specifically the end-to-end process of preparation, review, and audit support.

Scope of Experience:

Proven experience supporting

large, multi-state, national, or global companies .

Firm Background:

Recent experience within a

Top 15 accounting firm

or a large regional firm.

Preferred Qualifications

Software:

Hands‑on experience with

Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) .

Career Stability:

Demonstrated history of long‑term tenure; ideally, no frequent "job-hopping" (every 1–2 years) over the last decade.

Promotion Readiness:

We are open to candidates currently at the Manager level (1–2 years) or experienced Senior Associates who are "promotion-ready."

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