Tax Sr. - Corporate

We are looking for an experienced corporate tax specialist to support key tax reporting, compliance, and audit activities for our organization in Virginia. This position plays an important role in managing income tax obligations, supporting financial statement reporting, and helping reduce exposure through thoughtful analysis and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in corporate income tax, works independently, and communicates effectively with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance activities, including return preparation and review, estimated tax payments, extension filings, and related account reconciliations.
• Lead property tax administration by coordinating with external advisors, submitting filings, arranging timely payments, managing appeals, and maintaining accurate reconciliations.
• Direct the quarterly tax provision cycle and ensure calculations are properly supported for financial reporting purposes under applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare tax-related disclosures for periodic and annual financial reports, including support for Form 10-Q and Form 10-K reporting.
• Perform and review tax depreciation analyses to support compliance, provision calculations, and broader tax planning efforts.
• Track quarterly effective tax rate movements, analyze financial statement impacts, and assemble documentation required for external audit review.
• Manage income and franchise tax audits from initial information requests through resolution, presenting facts clearly and responding strategically to audit challenges.
• Strengthen and maintain tax-related internal controls in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements while identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate how new rules may affect filings, provisions, and the company’s overall tax position.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of corporate income tax experience, which may include relevant public accounting background.
• Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state corporate income tax returns.
• Working knowledge of income tax provision concepts, including ASC 740, and familiarity with related compliance or provision software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate tax issues and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively with tax data and supporting schedules.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for partnering with auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional business teams.
• CPA certification, or active progress toward certification, is preferred.