Tax Manager

Position Summary
As a Tax Manager, you will lead the tax function for a portfolio of clients. You'll provide both compliance and advisory services, manage relationships, and help clients navigate complex tax environments. You will also coach and develop a team of tax professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance: corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, and other statutory filings.

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to clients, helping minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax structures.

• Act as the primary liaison for tax audits and assessments; handle communications with tax authorities and support dispute resolution.

• Prepare and review tax provisions, reconciliations, and journal entries related to tax.

• Develop and present tax reports, memos, and recommendations to clients and senior management.

• Monitor changes in local and international tax laws; assess their impact on clients and design mitigation or planning strategies.

• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to proposals for new or existing client engagements.

• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior and mid-level tax staff; provide technical training and performance feedback.

• Lead client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, client satisfaction, and compliance with quality standards.

• Drive process improvements in the tax function, leveraging technology and automation where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA license or equivalent professional tax certification preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in tax (Big 4 firm, tax consulting, or corporate tax). (This is based on a similar job in the PH.) Indeed

• Strong technical knowledge in tax provision (current and deferred), tax compliance, and international tax.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.

• Proven leadership and people management experience, including coaching and mentoring staff.

• Strong project and time management skills; ability to handle multiple engagements and tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP/tax software is a plus.

What You'll Bring / What Sets You Apart

• Deep understanding of local and international tax regulations.

• Strategic mindset, with experience translating tax advice into business value.

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

• Proactive, innovative, and with a strong sense of ownership.