Senior Manager, National Corporate Tax

Plante Moran

. Prepare income tax provisions for clients, including certain public companies audited by other accounting firms .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $167,000 - $248,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing income tax provisions, including compliance and planning for federal, state, and local taxes. Proven ability to manage client engagements, supervise associates, and leverage technology resources effectively.

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Income Tax Provision PreparationTax Compliance and PlanningCPA or Bar LicensePublic Accounting ExperienceCCH Axcess

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Hard Skills

Tax Provision ReviewFederal and State Tax ReturnsDeferred TaxesTax AuditsTax Credits IdentificationTax Law ChangesEngagement ManagementBilling and CollectionsTax ConsultingTax Planning

Soft Skills

Client ManagementNetworkingTeam SupervisionCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CCH Axcess

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABar License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingASC 740Tax ObjectivesTax MethodologyProfessional Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare income tax provisions for clients, including certain public companies audited by other accounting firms
Review provisions as a subject matter expert in an attest role
Serve as a national technical resource for accounting for income taxes (ASC 740), income tax provisions, and deferred taxes
Review federal, foreign, state, and local tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
Assist with federal and state tax audits and complex corporate tax consulting
Determine tax objectives, scope, and methodology with client management
Identify federal and state tax credits and opportunities generated by tax law changes
Leverage CCH Axcess and other technology resources
Manage billing, realization, and collections as primary engagement manager
Participate in networking events, client meetings, industry events, proposals, and sales calls
Coordinate with Tax practice leaders and the Professional Standards Team
Supervise and develop 1–2 associates per engagement
Contribute to firm-wide infrastructure, tools, templates, and practice matters
Lead tax compliance, tax planning, and tax provision engagements from planning through completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years experience in public accounting
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA or Bar License required
Tax provision review and preparation experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with exceptions for qualified bilingual candidates in Japanese and English or Chinese and English
Ability to work an exempt schedule that may exceed 40 hours per week
Availability for overnight travel to firm-wide trainings and events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for business-related use
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
Health insurance option for some contingent staff
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff
CORE training program
Opportunities for mentoring, recruiting, internal training facilitation, and thought leadership initiatives
Workplace flexibility through the “Workplace for Your Day” model