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Tax Manager

Tax Manager Job Description

Tax managers should possess strong communication and analytical skills. They also must have expertise in various types of tax returns and financial statements, as well as industry and government regulations, and should be proficient in Excel and tax software and technology. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business and five to seven years of experience in tax accounting, with at least two years of supervisory experience. Companies place a premium on those with a CPA designation, an MBA or a master’s degree in taxation, or a background in public accounting.

Typical tax manager duties:

Preparing and reviewing complex income tax returnsAssisting in quality control review for all financial statementsReviewing corporate tax returns for completeness and accuracyAssisting with research and planning according to current tax lawsAssisting in planning and compliance regarding tax matters, such as waivers and tax returnsAssisting in the review and oversight of the preparation of quarterly tax projections and communication of required estimated tax paymentsEnsuring compliance with financial and tax reporting policies and proceduresCommunicating tax best business practices to accounting managers and staff accountantsHiring, training and supervising tax staff

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Salary for Tax Manager
110000 - 147500
Low
110000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
129000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
147500
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Tax Director 139500 172000 213250 Senior Tax Accountant 85000 102500 117000 Tax Accountant 65750 74750 94000

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.