Easy-to-use corporate tax compliance software for transfer pricing, tax provision and R&D tax credit
Senior Tax Manager
Location
United States
Posted
11 hours ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Tax Manager
Exactera
• Manage transaction tax engagements end-to-end, working closely with the Practice Leader and cross-functional teams (R&D, cost segregation, transfer pricing). • Lead transaction cost analyses under Section 263(a)/INDOPCO, including succes-based fee analysis and the Rev. Proc. 2011-29 safe harbor election, with supporting documentation studies. • Perform Section 382/383 ownership change analyses and limitation calculations, including NUBIG/NUBIL determinations and Section 338 approach modeling. • Support buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence: exposure identification, attribute analysis (NOLs, credits, E&P), and structuring considerations (stock vs. asset, Section 338(h)(10)/336(e) elections). • Own project execution: status updates, timelines, technical issue-spotting, and deliverable management. • Collect, format, and analyze large datasets to build complex calculation models and support tax positions. • Draft and/or review technical memoranda (opinion letters, IRS responses, ruling requests) and support audit readiness, including UTP/FIN 48 reserve considerations. • Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members; ensure consistent quality and best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, or MST strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on M&A / transaction tax experience with client interaction and engagement management (Big 4 or national firm transaction tax practice experience is a plus).
- Working technical command of Sections 263(a), 382/383, 338, 280G, and 1060, and familiarity with federal consolidated return concepts.
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project-management skills; comfort managing multiple deals in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for deal teams, private equity sponsors, and client stakeholders.
- Demonstrated people leadership: training, supervising, and reviewing work for quality.
- Bonus: practical experience with R&D credits (Section 41), Section 174 amortization, cost segregation / fixed assets, IC-DISC, or state tax due diligence.
Benefits
- Collaborative culture and career development opportunities
- Generous vacation policy and paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans (FSA/HSA options) and 401(k)
- Life and disability insurance + supplemental benefits (dependent care, pet insurance, will prep, EAP)
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