We are looking for a Tax Manager to join a corporate tax team on a Contract assignment in Westford, Massachusetts. This role is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented tax specialist who can contribute quickly during a high-demand reporting period and provide reliable support across provision, compliance, and tax accounting activities. Working closely with tax leadership, the selected individual will help keep filings, calculations, and disclosures accurate and on schedule in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review quarterly and year-end income tax provision work in alignment with ASC 740 requirements.
- Evaluate book-to-tax differences, calculate state tax impacts, reconcile tax-related accounts, and document necessary adjustments.
- Contribute to the preparation of tax disclosures included in quarterly and annual financial reports such as 10-Q and 10-K filings.
- Maintain quarterly tax calculations related to areas such as stock-based compensation, uncertain tax positions, and purchase accounting effects.
- Support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance by reviewing returns, extensions, and estimated tax payment calculations.
- Partner with external tax advisors and service providers to facilitate timely filings and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
- Track tax deadlines, manage information requests, and oversee compliance items such as unclaimed property filings and Form 1042 obligations.
- Research federal and state tax issues, assist with responses to tax notices, and collaborate with accounting, treasury, legal, and finance teams on tax matters including sales tax and W-9 or W-8BEN-E reporting.
- Assist with strengthening tax controls, improving workflows, and handling additional tax-related projects as business needs arise.
- At least 5 years of corporate tax experience gained in public accounting, private industry, or a blend of both.
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax accounting principles.
- Experience supporting U.S. federal and state corporate tax compliance processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and OneSource Tax Provision; familiarity with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE is highly valuable.
- Background in quarterly and year-end tax provision activities and financial reporting support is preferred.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or a Master’s degree in Taxation is preferred.