Federal Tax Manager, Planning & Compliance

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job TitleFederal Tax Manager, Planning & ComplianceJob Description SummaryThe Federal Tax Planning & Compliance Manager will be involved with many aspects of the corporate tax function, primarily engaging in managing the Company's federal income tax compliance and tax planning. You will also assist the VP of U.S. Tax Reporting & Special Projects with M&A and domestic tax accounting and developing a team of tax professionals. The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence, be a team player, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing environment.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:

• Manage the U.S. federal income tax return process with outside firm, including reviewing/preparing supporting tax calculations and gathering relevant data
• Identify, develop, and implement US tax planning opportunities
• Proactively support U.S. M&A due diligence and structuring
• Provide advice, direction and support to resolve technical tax/accounting issues
• Responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory tax law developments and analyze/interpret changes to federal tax laws and its impact to the tax return and/or financial statements
• Review various aspects of the quarterly tax provision, analysis of tax accounts, and reserves, including calculating book-to-tax adjustments and return-to-provision adjustments
• Review the annual extension and quarterly estimated tax payment process
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements that promote efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain records and documentation to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and be in state of audit-readiness in case of Federal audit
• Communicate and develop relationships with business unit finance personnel as well as outside consultants and financial statement auditors
• Be able to challenge the status quo and recommend and build processes and implement improvements
• Effectively lead and mentor teamQualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA or JD is preferred
  • CPA is preferred
  • 5+ years of tax planning & compliance experience
  • Experience working for Big 4 or CRE industry is preferred
  • Knowledge of U.S. corporation taxation in a global structure
  • Exposure to M&A, restructurings, divestitures
  • Experience with OneSource Tax Provision software is preferred
  • Experience with developing & leading a team as well as managing a team of consultants
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionCompensation and BenefitsCushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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