Tax Manager POST NUMBER: 483612

Irvine, CA
A growing, globally connected organization is seeking an experienced Tax Manager – Income Tax to support its corporate tax function. This role offers a strong mix of compliance, provision, and strategic tax planning , with visibility across both domestic and international operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys owning complex tax matters while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and leadership. This is a hybrid, temporary to hire opportunity with fantastic benefits once full-time.

Note: This opportunity is open to W2 candidates only — C2C arrangements will not be considered

About the Opportunity

This position plays a critical role in managing income tax reporting, compliance, and planning activities across a multi-entity environment. You’ll work closely with Accounting, Treasury, and global partners to ensure compliance while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including returns, estimates, and supporting workpapers
  • Lead audit support activities, including responding to IDRs and coordinating documentation
  • Serve as a key liaison for tax audits and regulatory inquiries
  • Oversee preparation and review of income tax provisions (ASC 740) , including deferreds and effective tax rate analysis
  • Analyze and document uncertain tax positions and technical accounting issues
  • Ensure accurate reporting and compliance across all tax jurisdiction
  • Provide guidance on tax implications of business transactions and strategic initiatives
  • Support compliance related to information reporting (e.g., 1099s/other filings)
  • Coordinate with global partners on foreign filings, withholding, and reporting requirements
  • Support international tax initiatives, including intercompany transactions and transfer pricing considerations
  • Assist with evolving global tax frameworks (e.g., BEPS-related matters)
  • Conduct research on complex tax issues and prepare clear, well-documented technical memos
  • Partner with leadership to support tax strategy, cash tax optimization, and risk management
  • Provide proactive insights to inform business and financial decisions

Required Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in corporate income tax
  • Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
  • Experience with ASC 740 and tax provision processes
  • Proven ability to manage complex tax issues, research, and documentation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in multi-entity or global organizations
  • Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm)
  • Exposure to international tax and cross-border operations
  • Strong analytical mindset with an inquisitive, solutions-oriented approach
  • CPA or advanced degree (preferred but not required)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-08-09

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