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Robert Half
Tax Director/Manager - Corporate
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What they do
A Tax Manager manages tax reporting and advises on tax planning for a company. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local tax codes and ensure that company tax filings are in compliance with the law. Manages tax accounting staff.
$169,146 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced corporate tax leader to guide tax strategy and provide informed recommendations that support key business decisions. This role will oversee complex planning matters, evaluate transaction structures, and advise leadership on the tax impact of significant initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to develop a high-performing tax function.
Responsibilities:
- Shape and carry out tax strategies that align with broader company goals and contribute to improved business performance.
- Lead enterprise-wide tax planning efforts by assessing the implications of restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures, and intercompany transactions, and recommend efficient structuring approaches.
- Prepare and review tax research, technical documentation, and analytical models that support compliance, planning, and strategic decision-making.
- Direct indirect tax activities and identify opportunities to simplify workflows, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinate responses to federal, state, and local tax authority inquiries, including information requests and audit support documentation.
- Monitor developments in tax legislation and interpret their impact for leadership, offering practical guidance on tax-efficient courses of action.
- Evaluate uncertain tax positions, document supporting analyses, and help ensure appropriate treatment of significant tax matters.
- Review cash tax forecasts and long-range projections, then recommend planning opportunities to reduce exposure and preserve value.
- Analyze complex tax matters affecting affiliated entities, legal structures, and the effective tax rate, and present recommendations to senior management.
- Mentor and develop tax team members through coaching, project leadership, and ongoing growth opportunities.