Senior Tax Manager

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Overview

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Tax to join our Accounting team. With corporate headquarters in Hanover, Maryland, we are the nation’s leading geotechnical contractor.

 

In this diverse and fast paced position, you will be responsible for a broad spectrum of legal matters.

 

Reporting to the Director of Tax, the Senior Manager plays a critical role in overseeing US income tax and state and local indirect tax compliance, planning, and audits.  This role partners closely with Accounting, IT, Legal, and business stakeholders, providing technical leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on execution across income tax, SALT, and indirect tax matters.

Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance & Provision (ASC 740)

• Involved in all aspects of US federal and state income tax compliance.
• Review corporate federal and state tax returns to ensure accurate and timely filing, including estimates and extensions.
• Calculate and oversee federal and state income tax payments.
• Support and review the accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, including annual tax provision, assumptions, analyses, and financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and review tax journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with R&D credit study performed by third party.
• Respond to federal and state tax notices and support income tax audits as necessary.

State & Local and Indirect Tax Oversight

• Manage and review the co-sourced preparation and filing of state and local sales and use tax returns across all U.S. jurisdictions.
• Oversee state and local sales and use tax audits and inquiries, including responses to information requests, audit workpaper review, negotiations, settlements, protests, and appeals.
• Maintain oversight of real and personal property tax reporting, payments, and audits.

Planning Transactions & Advisory

• Analyze income tax and indirect tax implications of business transactions, including restructurings, intercompany transactions, and new initiatives.
• Identify tax planning, risk mitigation, and cash tax savings opportunities and work with leadership and advisors to implement solutions.
• Support federal and state tax planning initiatives, including research & development credits and tax incentives.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide informal training to internal finance and accounting teams.

Technology, Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimize the use of tax technology tools, including SureTax, OTP, and other automation solutions.
• Collaborate with IT to plan, test, and implement system upgrade to D365.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, and documentation to support internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.

Leadership, Collaboration & Governance

• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Accounting, Legal, Procurement, IT, and external service providers.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
• Develop, mentor, and provide guidance to other members of the tax team.
• Support corporate governance and internal control objectives through disciplined documentation, risk assessment, and control execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of progressive tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or a large, multi-state or multinational corporate tax environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with U.S. income tax compliance and ASC 740.
• Deep knowledge of state and local and indirect taxes, including sales and use, property, nexus, and state income taxes.
• GAAP knowledge and experience supporting financial reporting and controls.
• Experience with D365, SureTax, and OTP strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise independent judgment, and dive into technical details when needed.

 

Additional Information

Salary Range: $139,000-172,000

 

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

 

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

 

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity