Cornerstone Hospitality
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Tax Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our corporate tax function. This role is responsible for ensuring tax compliance, optimizing tax strategy, managing audits, and supporting business operations with accurate tax advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws, and experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Tax Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our corporate tax function. This role is responsible for ensuring tax compliance, optimizing tax strategy, managing audits, and supporting business operations with accurate tax advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws, and experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns.
- Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740), including financial reporting and disclosures.
- Coordinate and lead responses to tax audits, inquiries, and notices from various tax authorities.
- Monitor legislative changes and assess potential tax implications to the company.
- Develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize cash flow.
- Support transfer pricing compliance and international tax matters as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on M&A, financing, and strategic business initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of tax processes, controls, and policies in line with SOX or other regulatory requirements.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors and accounting firms.
- Train and mentor tax staff or junior team members (if applicable).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master's in Taxation strongly preferred.
- Experience: 5-8+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably with a mix of Big Four/public accounting and industry.
- Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax laws.
- Proficient in tax software (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax, GoSystem) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong understanding of tax provision (ASC 740) and related financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead projects to completion.
- Experience with international tax and transfer pricing
- Exposure to indirect tax (sales/use, VAT) compliance
- Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation