Tax Manager

We are looking for a Tax Manager to support a contract opportunity within the food and food processing industry in Warren, Ohio. This position will lead a range of tax planning, compliance, and research activities while helping the organization maintain accurate reporting and sound financial controls. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of state and local tax matters, corporate tax processes, and technical tax analysis, along with the ability to guide projects and support team development.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation and filing of state and local tax returns, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and aligned with applicable regulations.
• Review earnings, spending activity, and investment-related tax data to confirm complete and reliable reporting across financial records.
• Analyze state tax rules and evaluate how changing legislation may affect business operations, reporting obligations, and strategic decisions.
• Provide tax guidance for corporate events and special transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business initiatives, with a focus on reducing risk exposure.
• Examine internal control processes related to tax and accounting activities to identify gaps, improve accuracy, and strengthen compliance practices.
• Monitor income tax and property tax obligations and reconcile supporting tax information to the company’s financial statements.
• Develop practical tax-saving recommendations through research, data analysis, and evaluation of available planning opportunities.
• Direct tax-related projects from planning through execution, including the preparation and review of technical memoranda and related documentation.
• Mentor staff and managers by offering day-to-day direction, project feedback, and performance coaching to support growth and delivery quality.• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with coursework or concentration in taxation.
• At least 5 years of progressive senior-level tax experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with state and local tax compliance and reporting.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and its impact on tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate tax returns, annual income tax provision activities, monthly sales tax processes, and tools such as Avalara.
• Strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and tax information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.