Grant Thornton (US)
Overview
Join to apply for the Corporate Tax Manager role at Grant Thornton (US). As the Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll be a member of our corporate tax practice and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax Solutions Family generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client’s tax functions, because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.
Responsibilities
Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed.
Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns
Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in public accounting is preferred
Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred
Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Can travel as needed
The base salary ranges for this position in California offices (San Francisco/San Jose) are between $128,800 and $193,200; in Los Angeles, Orange County/Newport Beach, and San Diego offices between $121,000 and $181,400
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services — and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
Benefits We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
EEO and Accessibility It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Grant Thornton provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. To request an accommodation, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Join to apply for the Corporate Tax Manager role at Grant Thornton (US). As the Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll be a member of our corporate tax practice and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax Solutions Family generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client’s tax functions, because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.
Responsibilities
Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed.
Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns
Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in public accounting is preferred
Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred
Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Can travel as needed
The base salary ranges for this position in California offices (San Francisco/San Jose) are between $128,800 and $193,200; in Los Angeles, Orange County/Newport Beach, and San Diego offices between $121,000 and $181,400
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services — and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
Benefits We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
EEO and Accessibility It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Grant Thornton provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. To request an accommodation, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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