Tax Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Perform detailed analysis of tax compliance matters, review tax returns, calculations, and supporting work prepared by others, and support tax forecasting .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, including federal corporate income tax, international tax compliance, and tax provision/accounting. Proficient in leveraging tax technology and collaborating with stakeholders to implement process improvements and communicate complex tax concepts effectively.

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Licensed CPAMultinational Tax ExperienceTax Technology ExperienceFederal Corporate Income Tax ExperienceTax Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax Return ReviewTax ForecastingTax Strategy DevelopmentTax Provision AccountingIRS Audit ExperiencePartnership Tax ExperienceCorpTax SoftwareTax CalculationsTax Reconciliations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-OrientedAbility to MultitaskSound JudgmentProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ApplicationsAI-Enabled ToolsTax Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJD or MST PreferredLicensed CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingCorporate TransactionsCompliance WorkLarge U.S.-Based CorporationFinancial ServicesManufacturing Background

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform detailed analysis of tax compliance matters, review tax returns, calculations, and supporting work prepared by others, and support tax forecasting
Collaborate with team members to identify, develop, communicate, and implement process improvements and tax strategies
Provide tax compliance support for corporate transactions and business initiatives
Research, evaluate, and document tax return positions in coordination with tax counsel and other subject-matter experts
Communicate significant compliance matters, risks, and recommendations to tax leadership and key stakeholders
Research and interpret applicable tax laws and resolve routine tax issues
Review tax returns, calculations, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
Support interactions with tax authorities and coordinate responses to information requests
Coordinate tax compliance activities across multiple stakeholders and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate complex or significant tax matters as appropriate
Develop a strong understanding of the company’s business and operations
Explain complex tax concepts to those with limited tax experience

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
JD or MST from an accredited college or university preferred but not required
International tax compliance
Tax technology experience or strong interest
IRS audit experience
Tax research skills
Tax provision / tax accounting experience
Partnership tax experience
Large manufacturing background, or financial services relevant to the Ford Credit side
Experience on large, cross-functional project groups
Ability to multitask across a variety of work
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
Family building benefits including 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