Senior Tax Manager

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. We offer a range of financial operations and business strategy solutions that frees franchisees to focus on high-value opportunities like growth and customer experience. We serve clients in over 40 national brands spanning the pizza, chicken, deli and health/wellness segments.

The Tax Senior Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions across the organization. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while driving the development of tax-efficient strategies that support overall business objectives. Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership, the Tax Senior Manager plays an integral role in shaping the company's tax position and supporting long-term financial goals.
This position involves managing a team of tax professionals, fostering their development, and collaborating across departments to maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in all tax-related operations.

Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of complex federal, state, and local tax returns, extensions, and declarations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and align with business goals.
• Analyze and communicate tax implications of corporate initiatives and business transactions to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations and proactively adjust internal processes as necessary.
• Conduct technical research and present findings to internal stakeholders, supporting sound decision-making.
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, including review of estimated tax calculations and fixed asset reporting.
• Evaluate and approve fixed asset rollforwards and related tax treatment methodologies.
• Own and enhance tax policies, internal controls, and documentation processes.
• Participate in departmental budgeting, strategic initiatives, and continuous process improvement.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and tax authorities on complex issues and audits.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a team of tax professionals; responsible for hiring, performance reviews, and personnel decisions.
• Provide mentorship and technical training to staff; promote career development and knowledge-sharing.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Work Requirements

Employment with HORNE is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the firm's employment screening process. This may include a public source background inquiry, employment credit check, criminal history, drug screen, motor vehicle report, education/credential verification, employment history, or any other relevant reports as required for the position.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements

Anticipated travel is less than 10% annually, according to business needs

Language Requirements

No Language Requirements

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in United States and able to submit required supporting documentation

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or corporate tax leadership.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification required.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of managing and developing teams.

HORNE Values...

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers...

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls "Deliver with Care."
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you'll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

HORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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