Tax Manager

Tax Manager

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity within the energy and natural resources sector in Newport Beach, California. This role will lead critical tax reporting and compliance activities, with a strong focus on annual income tax provision work and corporate return oversight. The ideal candidate brings deep technical tax expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex filings and provision processes in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and tax standards.

• Oversee the completion of corporate tax returns and related filings while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Manage sales and use tax activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution across relevant jurisdictions.

• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx to prepare, analyze, and maintain tax workpapers, returns, and supporting documentation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, assess tax impacts, and support timely reporting deadlines.

• Provide guidance on entity formation matters by evaluating tax considerations and documenting appropriate filing requirements.

• Review tax provision calculations and supporting schedules to identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Support special tax projects and operational changes that affect reporting workflows, including updates to tax processes or related systems when needed.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, tax provision, or related tax management functions.

• Strong hands-on background in annual income tax provision and corporate tax return preparation or review.

• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem Fx and experience using tax software to manage filings and documentation.

• Working knowledge of sales and use tax compliance in a corporate environment.

• Experience addressing tax considerations related to entity formation and organizational structure.

• Solid understanding of tax provisions, income tax accounting, and compliance reporting requirements.

• Ability to analyze complex financial information, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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• Newport Beach, CA

• remote

• Temporary / Contract

• 55 - 70 USD / Hourly