About the Role
We're seeking a Tax Manager who brings deep technical tax, compliance and reporting expertise and a forward-looking mindset around AI-driven practice improvement. This role offers broad exposure to federal, state, and indirect tax — bringing sound technical judgment and the initiative to make the function faster and better than you found it.What You'll Do
Tax Reporting & Compliance
Lead end-to-end preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowance analysis, and preparation of related financial statement footnote disclosuresOversee the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and extensions for consolidated, combined, and standalone entitiesManage responses to federal and state audit inquiries and tax notices, including preparing supporting documentation and coordinating with internal and external stakeholdersLead tax planning initiatives, research, and analysis to develop efficient, compliant tax strategiesPrepare or review tax-related journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activitiesMonitor tax law changes and provide guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsMaintain and enhance internal tax controls, recommending and implementing process improvementsLead the R&D; tax credit process, partnering with internal teams and external advisors to identify qualifying activities and ensure proper documentationDraft technical memos and support materials to substantiate tax positionsCollaborate with the Tax Director and cross-functional teams on various tax initiatives and special projects across the businessAI-Driven Tax Practice
Reach for AI first — use Claude, Claude Code, and similar tools to accelerate research,



draft technical memos, analyze notices, run calculations, and design repeatable workflowsDefault to AI, don 't defer to it. The tools give you leverage;
the work is still yours. Every output you put your name on — whether it 's a written position, a calculation, or a workflow result — is something you can explain and stand behindTax work is multi-layered — some steps demand deep judgment, others not as much. Map the difference. Automate what 's mechanical, build structured workflows for what 's in between, and protect your focus for the analysis and positions that actually require youWhat You 'll Bring
Required
Bachelor 's degree in Accounting;
CPA certification required5+ years of experience in corporate taxes, including both provision and complianceStrong knowledge of federal, state tax laws as well as US GAAPExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlinesStrong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressureExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partnersHigh level of ethics, integrity, and qualified judgmentYou 've rebuilt something becauseof AI and it runs faster now. When something new lands, you don 't prompt and paste — you interrogate it, pressure-test it, and know exactly where it 's wrong before anyone else doesPreferred
Experience in Big 4 public accounting or a publicly traded companyMaster 's degree in Taxation, JD, orLLM with a focus in TaxProficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systemsLocation
This role is based in one of our Toronto, Miami or Phoenix offices, in-person four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Candidates must be based within commuting distance.
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📌 Tax Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 TAX EXECUTIVES INSTITUTE
📍 Winnipeg