The Role
The client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager on a contract basis to support state and federal income tax compliance and tax provision workstreams. This is a hands-on, preparation-focused role: the primary function is state and local income/franchise tax, with meaningful support on federal compliance and ASC 740 tax provision. The successful candidate will be a self-directed preparer who can pick up complex workpapers quickly, produce accurate deliverables with limited oversight, and thrive in client's fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
State & Local Tax (Primary)
Prepare state and local corporate income and franchise tax return workpapers, including multi-state apportionment, state modifications, and combined/unitary filings.
Prepare state estimated payments, extensions, and supporting workpapers across a large multi-state footprint.
Prepare state tax provision computations and support the state portion of the ASC 740 income tax provision, including state rate calculations and state deferred taxes, to include deferred tax proof and valuation allowance analysis.
Research and document state tax positions, nexus considerations, and law changes.
Assist with responses to state notices and audit information requests.
Reconcile state tax accounts and maintain organized, review-ready documentation.
Assist with state tax planning projects
Federal Tax & Provision (Secondary)
Prepare federal corporate income tax workpapers, book-tax differences (M-1/M-3 adjustments), and supporting schedules for the consolidated return.
Support the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision, including current and deferred tax computations, deferred proofs, and valuation allowance analysis.
Assist with federal estimates, extensions, and data gathering from the general ledger and source systems.
Assist with IRS IDR request and notice responses
Assist with cash tax forecasting and modeling, including coordination with provision and compliance teams.
Contribute to process documentation and SOX-aligned controls support as needed.
Experience with U.S. international tax concepts (e.g., FDII, GILTI, BEAT) and ASC 718 stock-based compensation tax accounting is a plus, but not required.
Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field required.
Corporate income tax experience with a clear concentration in multi-state / state & local income and franchise tax, gained in industry, public accounting, or a blend of both.
Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing state and federal corporate tax returns and related workpapers (this is a preparer role, not primarily a reviewer role).
Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting, including deferred taxes and valuation allowance analysis.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large-dataset manipulation) and experience using Alteryx (or a comparable data-automation tool) to streamline tax data workflows.
Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot/Co-Work) a plus
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment with limited supervision.
Ability to apply professional judgment to complex tax issues and execute with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also operating independently in a remote setting.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA and/or Master's in Taxation.
Experience supporting the tax function of a large multinational or public company.
Exposure to multi-state combined/unitary reporting and state tax controversy.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and quality-focused.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, SEC reporting environment with evolving priorities.
Additionally, candidates MUST have state tax experience
Need a deep experience with complex corporate income tax federal/state tax compliance.
Notes:
Remote
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
