Tax Manager - Onsite

Overview: Our client is a global, privately held manufacturing company producing engineered materials and industrial products, with operations and distribution across multiple international regions. The company is built on a long-standing culture of quality, safety, and strong customer relationships, supporting a diverse, multi-entity business structure.

Position Summary: The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all corporate tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities for a multi-state and international manufacturing organization, while partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership. This role ensures accurate filings, supports audits, manages tax strategy, and maintains compliance across domestic and foreign entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers
• Manage book-to-tax differences, tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations
• Calculate and file quarterly estimated taxes and extensions
• Identify and apply applicable tax credits and strategies
• Oversee sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Support and manage tax audits with federal, state, and local authorities
• Prepare and file various compliance reports including business licenses, annual reports, and regulatory filings
• Coordinate foreign reporting requirements and support international tax compliance
• Partner with external auditors and CPAs for year-end reporting and foreign entity filings
• Research tax implications of business transactions and provide recommendations
• Assist with financial audit preparation and inventory processes
• Support special projects including M&A activity, tax abatements, and succession planning
• Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate business impact
• Collaborate with HR on payroll-related tax updates and compliance
• Recommend and improve internal controls related to tax and financial processes