Sr. Manager - Operating Tax

Job Title: Senior Manager - Operating Tax

Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 + Bonus

Benefits: Health/Vision/Dental/401k/PTO

A leading organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on Operating Tax Manager to lead all aspects of planning, compliance, and financial reporting related to property, sales/use, and other operating taxes across the U.S. and Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to make a measurable impact on tax strategy, compliance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to minimize the company’s operating tax burden, including property and sales/use taxes.

• Conduct tax planning, research, and analysis for operating taxes in the U.S. and Canada.

• Monitor and interpret legislative developments to assess tax impacts and advocate for favorable policy changes when appropriate.

• Oversee compliance processes for all operating tax types, including preparation and filing of returns, managing assessments, and ensuring timely payments.

• Ensure smooth integration of acquisitions and legal entity changes into the tax compliance framework.

• Develop and refine processes for data collection, tax return preparation, and information sharing with outsourced providers or tax software.

• Manage the accounting and financial reporting of operating taxes, including reconciliations, documentation of tax positions, and SOX compliance.

• Partner with internal teams to support business initiatives, corporate structuring, and process improvements to minimize tax exposure and enhance compliance.

• Lead engagements with tax auditors, manage audits and data requests, and negotiate with taxing authorities to reduce liabilities.

• Mentor, train, and support the growth of direct reports and provide collaborative support across the broader tax team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in operating taxes within a large corporate tax environment.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian operating tax laws and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.