Tax Sr. Manager

The Tax Senior Manager at Cedar will oversee the full spectrum of our tax functions, including compliance, planning, and risk management. Key responsibilities include managing income, franchise, and sales taxes, ensuring corporate tax returns are accurately prepared, and providing strategic leadership for all tax-related policies and procedures. The role involves collaboration across departments to support M&A transactions and indirect tax compliance, allowing you to make a significant impact on financial strategies and operations.

To qualify for the Tax Senior Manager role at Cedar, candidates must possess a CPA license, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a corporate tax department and public accounting. Preferred qualifications include an MST/MSA and experience with sales tax compliance, demonstrating a strong analytical skill set and proactive communication abilities.

Cedar offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment for its Tax Senior Manager position. With the flexibility to work from home or in the office, team members enjoy a culture that values diversity, mentorship, and professional development. Cedar promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits such as unlimited PTO and substantial parental leave, encouraging team members to recharge and pursue personal interests.

Cedar strongly invests in professional development for its Tax Senior Manager role through hands-on mentorship, coaching, and access to learning resources. With initiatives ensuring continuous growth, employees can expect to participate in development programs tailored to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge, contributing to personal and career advancement in the high-growth healthcare sector.

The Tax Senior Manager plays a pivotal role at Cedar by overseeing tax strategies that directly influence the company's financial stability and compliance. By managing tax processes, mentoring team members, and collaborating across departments, the Tax Senior Manager ensures that Cedar operates efficiently within regulatory frameworks while contributing to the mission of making healthcare more accessible and affordable for millions of patients.

When discussing your experience with tax compliance and reporting, highlight specific examples from your previous roles where you handled corporate tax returns and worked on compliance strategies. Mention any complex tax issues you resolved and illustrate your understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.

To effectively answer this question, share your methods for staying informed, such as following industry publications, attending relevant webinars, and participating in professional networks. Highlight any specific resources or certifications you pursue to ensure your knowledge is current and accurate.

When addressing this scenario, recount a specific challenge you encountered in your tax career. Detail the issue, the steps you took to analyze it, and the resolution process. Talk about the skills you utilized, such as problem-solving and analytical thinking, and how the experience shaped your approach to future challenges.

In responding to this question, demonstrate your proactive mindset by outlining a strategic plan that includes a review of existing processes, identification of areas for improvement, and implementation of new technologies or practices that would streamline tax compliance efforts. Showcase how these strategies align with Cedar's overall mission.

Discuss your time management strategies and provide examples of how you’ve successfully prioritized and managed multiple tax projects under tight deadlines in the past. Emphasize your organizational prowess and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, demonstrating your reliability in meeting commitments.

Tailor your response by mentioning specific tax software you’ve utilized, such as NetSuite ERP systems or other tax compliance platforms. Discuss how these tools have facilitated your work and mention any instances where you adapted to new technology to improve efficiencies within your tax-related tasks.

When answering this question, reflect on your leadership approach, focusing on how you motivate and develop your team. Provide examples of how you’ve mentored employees and fostered a collaborative environment, highlighting your focus on professional growth and support.

Share your passion for tax law and its implications on businesses and individuals. Discuss how this motivates you to stay engaged and informed about the evolving tax landscape and how you're driven by the opportunity to contribute to an organization’s success through effective tax strategy and compliance.

Examine current trends in the tax industry such as compliance with ever-changing regulations, increased scrutiny from tax authorities, or the impact of globalization on taxation. Share your insights based on your professional experience and propose potential strategies for addressing these challenges moving forward.

For this question, provide a structured example of how you would diplomatically address disagreements. Discuss your approach to communication, collaboration, and seeking a compromise, emphasizing the importance of clarity and documentation in ensuring all parties understand the rationale behind tax positions taken.