Senior Tax Manager

TEAM UP WITH US!

The Senior Tax Manager leads the Company’s tax function and serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role is designed as a succession path to Tax Director and offers significant autonomy in shaping tax strategy, planning, and compliance across a complex multi-entity organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can operate independently, identify tax planning opportunities, and continuously improve processes while developing a high-performing team. This position owns all tax responsibilities including income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and regulatory compliance for Warren Equipment Company and its subsidiaries.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Tax Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the Company’s overall tax strategy, planning initiatives, and compliance
• Identify and implement tax savings opportunities, incentives, and process improvements
• Serve as primary tax advisor to executive leadership and business operations
• Monitor changes in tax law and assess impact on the organization
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy in managing tax positions and decision-making

Income Tax & Provision

• Manage preparation and review of the federal consolidated tax return and all subsidiary filings
• Oversee preparation and review of all state income and franchise tax returns
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments
• Lead preparation of the annual income tax provision
• Coordinate with external advisors and auditors as needed

Indirect & Property Tax

• Oversee sales and use tax compliance and reporting across all jurisdictions
• Manage property tax filings, valuations, and appeals
• Ensure accurate taxability of transactions within business operations
• Oversee unclaimed property compliance and escheatment requirements

Compliance & Governance

• Manage tax audits and inquiries from taxing authorities
• Oversee annual state registrations and reporting requirements
• Manage 1099 reporting processes
• Complete federal census and other regulatory reporting
• Maintain compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations

Systems & Process Ownership

• Own and optimize tax systems including OneSource and UltraTax
• Support tax forecasting within Workday Adaptive Planning
• Lead process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
• Control and minimize third-party tax-related fees

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two tax professionals
• Delegate responsibilities while maintaining appropriate oversight
• Build bench strength and succession planning within the tax group
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment

Business Partnership

• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational leadership
• Provide guidance on tax implications of business decisions
• Support acquisitions, restructurings, and new business initiatives
• Prepare tax updates and presentations for senior leadership

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance
• Experience with tax provision preparation
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred

• CPA certification
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
• Experience in multi-entity or consolidated tax environments
• Experience with sales/use and property tax
• Experience leading or mentoring staff

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 5%.

This position is not considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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