Corporate Tax Manager

Take your career to the next level in a challenging position that hones your leadership and people management skills and increases your sphere of influence. That position is available now at Vanguard. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll manage provision for taxes, coordinate federal and multi-state tax compliance and support tax planning and analysis projects. You'll have ample opportunities to learn from some of the brightest professionals in your field and to interact extensively with senior management. You'll be part of an industry-leading company known for its strong ethical practices and client focus. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, yet individual achievement is recognized and rewarded. We invest in your professional development with ongoing education and training at our award-winning on-site Vanguard University. Set your goals high, and explore this dynamic position with Vanguard.

As a Corporate Tax Manager you will:
- Manage a team of tax professionals: set goals and standards, train and mentor, evaluate performance, and oversee daily operations.
- Prepare the corporate consolidated federal income tax return and related multi-state income and franchise tax returns, and review returns prepared by tax department staff.
- Research moderately complex corporate tax issues for federal and state income and franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
- Prepare the corporate tax provision including periodic projections.
- Evaluate the tax implications of new products and services and special projects (tax credit applications, cost segregations studies, domestic/international entity setup) and provide written recommendations to key decision makers.
- Manage schedules of book/tax differences, tax carrybacks/carryforwards, apportionment information, and depreciation calculations.
- Manage federal and state corporate and tax audits.
- Provide technical expertise to internal departments.

Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- CPA/MBA/MS in taxation, experience with multi-state and multinational issues, and experience with investment companies are a plus.
- Minimum of five years of corporate tax experience in a Big Five accounting firm or a corporate tax department with focus on financial service companies.
- Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing applications  and tax research databases.
- Strong working knowledge of tax preparation software - Tax Dimensions a plus.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to problem solve with management from various business units.

Vanguard, a leading financial company, offers a competitive Total Rewards package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.