Senior Income Tax Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the analysis and execution of complex tax compliance matters .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, including federal corporate income tax and international tax compliance, while leveraging tax technology and Microsoft applications to enhance processes. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate complex tax concepts effectively, and manage compliance deliverables for multinational corporations.

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Licensed CPAMultinational Tax ExperienceTax Technology ExperienceFederal Corporate Income Tax ExperiencePublic Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax Strategy ImplementationTax Research SkillsTax Provision / Tax AccountingIRS Audit ExperiencePartnership Tax ExperienceTax CalculationsTax FilingsData Collection and ValidationTax Forecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-OrientedCoaching and MentoringMultitasking AbilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CorpTax SoftwareMicrosoft ApplicationsAI-Enabled ToolsTax Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeLicensed CPA or Admitted to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Multinational CorporationTax CompliancePublic AccountingCorporate TransactionsFinancial ServicesManufacturing Background

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the analysis and execution of complex tax compliance matters
Direct the review of tax returns, calculations, supporting workpapers, and tax forecasts
Set priorities, provide technical direction, and coach team members across multiple workstreams
Identify, evaluate, communicate, and implement tax strategies and process improvements
Advise on tax compliance implications of significant corporate transactions and business initiatives
Establish, evaluate, and document material tax return positions with tax counsel and subject-matter experts
Present significant compliance matters, risks, recommendations, and decisions to tax leadership and key stakeholders
Oversee domestic and international tax filings and related compliance deliverables
Establish and monitor data collection, validation, and reconciliation processes for tax filings and payments
Provide final-level review of complex tax calculations, workpapers, and filings
Lead tax compliance transformation initiatives using tax technology, Microsoft applications, and AI-enabled tools
Serve as a senior tax partner to Accounting, Finance, Legal, business units, and external advisers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Licensed or registered CPA or admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the United States
5-7 years of multinational tax experience with a large U.S.-based corporation or nationally recognized accounting or law firm
Experience leveraging tax technology, Microsoft applications, and AI-enabled tools to improve tax processes, analysis, and reporting
Experience with CorpTax software preferred
Federal corporate income tax experience
Public accounting experience
Willingness to work on a variety of tax matters and develop a strong understanding of the company’s business and operations
Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to explain complex tax concepts to those with limited tax experience
Team-oriented with some supervisory or review experience
Genuine interest in compliance work
International tax compliance preferred
Tax technology experience or strong interest preferred
IRS audit experience preferred
Tax research skills preferred
Tax provision / tax accounting experience preferred
Partnership tax experience preferred
Large manufacturing background, or financial services relevant to the Ford Credit side preferred
Experience on large, cross-functional project groups preferred
Ability to multitask across a variety of work preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time