PwC

External Audit Manager – Income Tax

PwC
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $252,450 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in ASC 740 income tax accounting and audit processes, with a strong focus on managing engagements, coaching team members, and leveraging technology to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
ASC 740 Income Tax AccountingCPA LicenseIncome Tax Audit ExperienceGAAP and GAAS ApplicationEngagement Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead specialized audit support within the Assurance practice, focusing on income tax accounting under ASC 740 and related financial statement audit activities
  • Lead assigned COE engagements from planning through completion
  • Coordinate deliverables, resolve issues, and communicate status to engagement leaders
  • Support assurance engagements focused on ASC 740 income tax accounting
  • Review income tax workpapers, tax provisions, financial reporting, and supporting documentation
  • Coordinate with engagement teams, Managing Directors, Partners, and client stakeholders
  • Coach and develop onshore and offshore team members
  • Manage engagement budgets, economics, staffing, milestones, open items, and delivery status
  • Use AI and other technology tools to improve audit execution and quality
  • Monitor work quality and identify process improvements
  • Uphold professional standards, independence requirements, and the firm's code of conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least a Bachelor's degree
  • At least 4 years of experience
  • An active CPA License
  • Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Demonstrating ASC 740 and income tax audit experience within external assurance engagements
  • Managing multiple engagements, workstreams, stakeholders, budgets, and deadlines
  • Applying GAAP, GAAS, and income tax accounting guidance to complex audit matters
  • Reviewing income tax workpapers and related work products for quality and compliance
  • Coaching onshore and offshore team members through review, feedback, and development
  • Communicating effectively with engagement leaders and client stakeholders
  • Leveraging AI and technology to improve audit quality, consistency, and efficiency
  • Up to 40% travel
  • Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in PwC's policy

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Holiday pay
  • Vacation
  • Personal and family sick leave

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Hard Skills
Income Tax Workpapers ReviewFinancial ReportingAudit ExecutionProcess ImprovementBudget Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
AI Technology Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active CPA License
Industry Keywords
Assurance PracticeExternal Assurance EngagementsProfessional StandardsIndependence RequirementsCode of Conduct