Tax Manager

Chicago, Illinois

Creative Financial Staffing
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Tax Manager

Our client, a leading CPG company makes a daily impact on their customer. They are stable and well know company headquartered here in downtown Chicago.

The Tax Manager is a pivotal role within our client's U.S. Tax team. This position will focus on provisions and require experience with ASC 740. The Tax Manager will lead continuous process improvement, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This position will report to the SR. Tax Manager for the division, this role will not have any direct reports.

Why Work Here:
Rated One of
"World's Best Workplaces" by Fortune
"Best Employers for Diversity" by Forbes
"World's Top Female Friendly Employers" by Forbes
Recognized for their philanthropy in the community and within their employee base.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and support the tax amounts in the US GAAP audited financial results reported quarterly to the SEC
  • Work with tax colleagues to develop effective tax rate reconciliations and tax cash-flow forecasts for management, identifying known or expected changes in tax legislation, tax audits and projected book/tax differences
  • Update and maintain the Company's detailed inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances and uncertain tax position reserves
  • Manage global tax automation projects and process improvements
  • Review and substantiation of the income taxes payable accounts
  • Tax function SOX controls and testing
  • Manage the income tax accounting team to meet required deadlines, train and develop staff members, and prepare/review ongoing monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; Masters or equivalent preferred.
  • CPA required; Public accounting (Big 4) firm experience required.
  • 5+ years in public company accounting functions
  • U.S. GAAP general ledger close process expertise.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to analyze data, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage multiple tasks.



Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

Date Posted: 11 March 2025
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