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Company: Barton Malow 

Job Location: Southfield, Michigan

Position: Tax Manager  

REQ ID: 11818

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning across both direct and indirect tax areas. This role partners closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accurate tax filings, effective tax strategies, and ongoing compliance. The Tax Manager will also oversee income tax and sales/use tax audits, support tax provision processes, and identify tax savings and risk‑mitigation opportunities

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Taxes

  • Prepare and review tax provision files, quarterly estimated payments, and income tax returns prepared by external tax advisors.
  • Manage relationships with external tax professionals and review work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Calculate income tax expense for internal and external financial reporting.
  • Respond to and resolve income tax notices.
  • Oversee the research and development tax credit study in coordination with external advisors.

Indirect Taxes

  • Partner with business operations and external service providers on sales and use tax exemption issues or inquiries.
  • Lead sales/use tax audits and property tax matters, including notice resolution and dispute management.
  • Review and manage the sales/use tax and property tax compliance processes.

Tax Planning

  • Recognize potential tax risks and discuss with the tax director and external advisors.
  • Collaborate with internal and external sources on tax savings/refund opportunities.
  • Monitor tax legislation and determine financial statement and cash tax impact.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax; CPA required.
  • 5–7 years of combined public accounting and industry tax experience.
  • Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in data analytics, Excel, and automation tools.
  • Experience with tax software, OneStream, and ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

  • Hybrid – 3 days in office

*The Key Job Responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list – additional tasks may be assigned to the team member and


Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

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