Tax Manager

Tax Manager

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Frederick, MD Hybrid TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $140,000 - $160,000 / yr ID IL152-2753876 POSTED Apr 2, 2026 Company Overview (Confidential) Our client is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of highly engineered structural products, serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets nationwide. The organization operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and supports thousands of projects annually through integrated engineering, fabrication, and project management capabilities. Backed by private equity, the company is focused on operational excellence, margin expansion, and scalable growth across its national footprint. Position Overview The Tax Manager will lead all aspects of corporate tax strategy, compliance, and planning across a multi-entity, multi-state manufacturing platform. This individual will partner closely with Finance leadership, Operations, and external advisors to ensure tax efficiency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This is a highly visible role with exposure to executive leadership, private equity stakeholders, and strategic initiatives including acquisitions, restructuring, and capital investments. Key Responsibilities Lead federal, state, and local tax compliance across a complex multi-entity structure (manufacturing + project-based revenue streams) Manage and review income tax provisions (ASC 740) and quarterly/annual reporting Oversee sales & use tax, property tax, and multi-state nexus compliance, particularly across manufacturing plants and job sites Partner with Operations and Finance on tax implications of CapEx investments, plant expansions, and supply chain decisions Support M&A activity, including tax due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration Optimize tax planning strategies to reduce effective tax rate and improve cash flow Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities Drive process improvements and automation across tax reporting and compliance functions Qualifications Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA required (or MST preferred) 6-10+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting + industry preferred) Experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments strongly preferred Strong knowledge of multi-state taxation, sales/use tax, and fixed asset/CapEx tax treatment Familiarity with project-based accounting, percentage-of-completion, or contract revenue is a plus Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments highly desirable Systems exposure (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP) preferred Why This Role Direct exposure to CFO, executive team, and private equity ownership Opportunity to build and shape the tax function within a growing industrial platform High-impact role tied to capital strategy, expansion, and operational decision-making Strong runway for advancement into Director / Head of Tax Ideal Candidate Profile Hands-on, solutions-oriented tax leader who understands plant operations, steel/manufacturing cost structures, and multi-state complexity Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment with evolving priorities Able to bridge technical tax expertise with real-world operational impact