Ceritypartners
Tax Manager - Firm Services
Chicago, IL
No sponsorship$10k-$740kDetected 30 days ago
AccountingBudgetingM&ATaxResearchCommunicationCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsTax Provision
About the role
- If you are proactive, curious, and ready to leave a mark on a tax function, this may be the right next move.
- Prepare and review state and local tax returns across 20+ jurisdictions, including partnership, franchise, gross receipts, and business tax filings
- Oversee city/local filings including San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax, Philadelphia BIRT/NPT, NYC Commercial Rent Tax, Washington B&O, Tennessee F&E, and LA City Business Tax
Responsibilities
- Manage apportionment analysis and market-based sourcing calculations across key jurisdictions
- Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
- Maintain state nexus tracker and update filing obligations as new offices open and headcount expands; complete state registrations as needed
- Maintain sales tax compliance, including filing and correspondence
- Provide support in assessing the tax impact of transactions including mergers, financing, and business initiatives
- Maintain tax basis schedules for partnership interests, goodwill, and acquired intangibles
- Proactively identify tax credit opportunities, cost savings, and productivity improvements across jurisdictions - and own the implementation
- Why Cerity Partners:
- Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves.
- Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-8+ years of tax experience
- Experience with ASC 740 income tax provision preparation
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice to have
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) with transition to industry
- Demonstrated experience supporting M&A tax due diligence in a transaction-intensive environment
- Prior experience in financial services, RIA, or private equity-backed company
- Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, or MBA
- Skills and Competencies:
- U.S. Federal and state income tax compliance experience required
- SALT experience strongly preferred
Skills
- Highly organized and adept at implementing processes and creating checklists
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Compensation
- $135,000 - $165,000
- Prepare and maintain the annual income tax provision workbook, including all deferred tax asset/liability schedules
- Support the annual budgeting process by preparing jurisdiction-level tax liability projections
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance - day 1!
- Flexible PTO policy
- Parental Leave
- Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
- Commuter benefits
Company info
- Review target company federal and state tax returns, identify historical exposures, and quantify risk
Equal opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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