Corporate Tax Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Hybrid - Location(s) Minimum of 2 days a week in the office or minimum of 2 days at the client site.

• Philadelphia, PA 19103, US
• Pittsburgh, PA, US

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading professional services firm, renowned for its unwavering commitment to client success and the professional growth of its employees. This firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional value through expert advisory and compliance services, making a tangible impact across diverse industries. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic tax practice. You will be instrumental in guiding clients through complex tax landscapes, driving compliance, and optimizing financial strategies. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success of diverse businesses, empowering them to navigate intricate tax regulations with confidence. From day one, you'll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.

What You'll Do: You will join a dedicated team focused on delivering comprehensive business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and income tax accounting services. This role involves managing the primary tax relationship with clients, overseeing engagements, and collaborating with specialists to support all facets of client tax functions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing client engagements from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for expanding service offerings to existing and prospective clients.
• Conducting thorough reviews of tax returns prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and identifying potential tax savings.
• Overseeing the primary review of income tax provision engagements.
• Providing expert research and consultation on various tax matters, utilizing advanced tax-related software.
• Addressing inquiries from tax authorities, representing clients with professionalism and expertise.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, collaborating effectively with client management and staff.
• Developing a deep understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives to deliver tailored tax solutions.
• Engaging in continuous professional development and training to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and client confidentiality.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Active CPA state of PA or VA or JD/active law license required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of four to seven years of progressive experience in tax compliance and/or tax consulting.
• Corporate compliance and ASC740 provision experience to include prep, review and audit
• Demonstrated experience in corporate compliance and income tax provision, including preparation, review, and audit support.
• Recent public accounting experience with a top-tier firm.
• Proven corporate tax experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global companies.
• Strong Accounting for Income Taxes skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills, proficient in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting, including state and local income taxes, international activity taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Industry Experience:

• Open to manufacturing, technology, pharma, food and beverage, consulting, engineering firms, telecomm, transportation & distribution, financial services, energy

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Professional Services experience.
• Onesource Tax Provision (OTP) software

Compensation: This role offers an annual bonus depending on performance.

About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $112,000.00 to $150,000.00. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.