Corporate Income Tax Manager

The Corporate Income Tax Manager will be responsible for managing key aspects of federal, state and international income tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, tax audits, tax research and planning, and supporting tax projects. This position will work closely with internal business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and to improve tax processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review book-to-tax adjustments, taxable income calculations, state modifications, apportionment, and supporting workpapers.
• Manage the preparation and review of federal consolidated and state income tax returns, estimated income tax payments, and extensions.
• Manage and support international income tax compliance activities, including foreign entity tax filings, information reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
• Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including review of current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, effective tax rate analysis, and related financial reporting requirements
• Manage federal and state income tax audits, notices, and information requests, including coordinating responses with internal teams and external advisors.
• Identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities within the tax function.
• Provide guidance, review, and development support to tax staff, as applicable.

The Corporate Income Tax Manager will be responsible for managing key aspects of federal, state and international income tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, tax audits, tax research and planning, and supporting tax projects. This position will work closely with internal business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and to improve tax processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review book-to-tax adjustments, taxable income calculations, state modifications, apportionment, and supporting workpapers.
• Manage the preparation and review of federal consolidated and state income tax returns, estimated income tax payments, and extensions.
• Manage and support international income tax compliance activities, including foreign entity tax filings, information reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
• Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including review of current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, effective tax rate analysis, and related financial reporting requirements
• Manage federal and state income tax audits, notices, and information requests, including coordinating responses with internal teams and external advisors.
• Identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities within the tax function.
• Provide guidance, review, and development support to tax staff, as applicable.

• CPA designation or Master’s degree in accounting/tax

• Strong experience in U.S. federal income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accounting

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage critical timelines

• 7-10 years of progressive corporate income tax experience; a combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; proficient in ONESOURCE Income Tax, ONESOURCE Tax Provision and Checkpoint tax research software

• Experience with R&D tax credits, including related calculations and documentation, is preferred but not required

The anticipated salary range for this position is $126,000 to $155,000 annually. This range reflects the base [pay / salary] for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

• CPA designation or Master’s degree in accounting/tax

• Strong experience in U.S. federal income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accounting

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage critical timelines

• 7-10 years of progressive corporate income tax experience; a combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; proficient in ONESOURCE Income Tax, ONESOURCE Tax Provision and Checkpoint tax research software

• Experience with R&D tax credits, including related calculations and documentation, is preferred but not required

The anticipated salary range for this position is $126,000 to $155,000 annually. This range reflects the base [pay / salary] for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.