Sr. Tax Manager - job 2 of 20

As a Sr. Tax Manager, you will lead the preparation and review of state tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the Federal team to assist in the federal return process and create standardized compliance strategies. Your role will involve overseeing data operations in tools like OneSource and implementing automation solutions to enhance efficiency in tax reporting.

To excel as a Sr. Tax Manager, candidates should have a deep understanding of state and local tax laws, combined with strong analytical skills. Typically, a degree in accounting or finance is required, along with relevant work experience in tax compliance or management. Familiarity with automation tools such as Alteryx and Power BI will give you a competitive edge in this role.

Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. As a Sr. Tax Manager, you will oversee a talented team, providing guidance and support for their professional growth while also collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve our overarching business goals.

The Sr. Tax Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing tax operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. By leveraging technology and innovative solutions, this position directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of our tax practices, aligning with our company's goals to enhance overall organizational performance.

The hybrid work model offers the flexibility to work from home while also allowing for valuable in-person collaboration days in the office. This setup not only promotes a healthy work-life balance but also encourages innovation through teamwork and direct interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your experience managing state tax compliance, detailing the types of returns you've prepared and how you ensured adherence to regulations. Highlight any tools you've used for compliance and how your contributions led to successful outcomes.

Discuss specific resources you use, such as industry publications, webinars, and professional networks. Emphasize your proactive approach in monitoring legislative changes and how you’ve successfully adapted strategies in previous roles to accommodate new regulations.

Mention your leadership style, focusing on collaboration and support. Provide examples of how you've mentored team members, facilitated skill-building, and created an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to the team's success.

Share a concrete example where you successfully integrated a technology solution, like Alteryx or Power BI, to streamline a tax process. Discuss the challenges you faced and the measurable improvements in efficiency or accuracy that resulted from your implementation.

Explain your approach to time management, perhaps mentioning tools or methods you use to organize tasks and deadlines. Provide an example of a particularly hectic tax season where you effectively managed your workload and met all necessary deadlines.

Talk about any previous roles where you've trained or mentored less experienced staff. Highlight specific outcomes from your mentoring, such as improved team performance or individual development, and express your commitment to fostering growth in your team.

Discuss your analytical skills and your systematic approach to investigating discrepancies. You might highlight your experience in cross-checking data and collaborating with finance teams to resolve issues in a thorough and timely manner.

Explain your perspective on how technology can enhance tax operations. Highlight any specific tools you have used that helped you improve accuracy, efficiency, or compliance and how you envision incorporating new technologies in the Sr. Tax Manager role.

Provide examples of types of tax credits or incentives you've worked with, explaining how you identified opportunities and structured claims. Discuss the results achieved through effective management and reporting of these tax credits for the organization.

This is a great opportunity to convey your enthusiasm for the role. Discuss what attracts you to the company, such as its innovative approach to tax management or its commitment to technology, and align your personal career goals with the company's objectives.