Tax Manager

The Home Depot

. Manage a team of tax professionals in achieving the Tax Department's goals .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in tax planning, compliance, and accounting, with proven leadership in managing teams and projects. Capable of effective communication with diverse stakeholders and mentoring associates to achieve departmental goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax PlanningCPALeadership SkillsTechnical Tax ExpertisePeople Management

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax ResearchAudit DefenseAccounting ReservesFAS 109FIN 48Analytical SkillsProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsFlexibilityCoaching SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMIJDMACcMBAMTAX

Industry Keywords

Tax DepartmentCross-Functional TeamsGovernmental OfficialsBusiness PartnersPerformance Appraisal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of tax professionals in achieving the Tax Department's goals
Perform tax planning, research, compliance, accounting, and audit defense as needed
Serve as principal contact on projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners
Lead special studies to determine tax implications of company operations
Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns
Ensure accurate statements of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable
Serve as liaison between SSC and subsidiary businesses in the US and internationally
Participate on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert
Coach and mentor associates in the department
Supervise work activities of others, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing subordinate work
Make recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development
Report to a Senior Manager or Director
Typically require overnight travel less than 10% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
CPA, CMI, or JD strongly preferred
MACc, MBA or MTAX preferred
5–8 years experience preferred
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility
Demonstrated technical tax skills appropriate for the years of experience in one or more tax disciplines
Leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and implement multiple complex projects, people management, and communications to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
Technical expertise in tax
Coaching, counseling, and people management skills
Ability to work with teams in diverse functional areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/Virtual work arrangement