Tax and Compliance Manager

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking [here](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/CrossCountry-Consulting-Reviews-E610881.htm). The Tax & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing CrossCountry's indirect tax and compliance activities across its global operating entities. This role manages multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, supports transfer pricing initiatives, identifies tax planning opportunities, and ensures adherence to applicable domestic and international regulations. The position serves as a key partner to Finance, Operations, Accounting, and external advisors, helping the organization maintain compliance while supporting business growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax expertise, a solid accounting foundation, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment. ### What You'll Do: **Tax Compliance & Reporting** - Manage indirect tax compliance across city, county, state, federal, and international jurisdictions, including payroll tax, sales and use tax, VAT, GST, property tax, franchise tax, and annual business license filings. - Ensure timely and accurate completion of all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings and reporting requirements. - Assist with the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, as needed. - Monitor tax compliance obligations and proactively address emerging requirements. **Transfer Pricing** - Oversee transfer pricing arrangements and ensure compliance with applicable domestic and international regulations governing intercompany transactions. - Partner with external advisors to prepare, maintain, and update transfer pricing documentation in accordance with arm's-length standards. - Review transfer pricing structures and support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. **Tax Planning & Strategy** - Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation, regulations, rulings, and case law, communicating potential business impacts to key stakeholders. - Identify opportunities to optimize the firm's global tax position while maintaining full regulatory compliance. - Collaborate with Finance and Operations leadership to assess the tax implications of business initiatives, transactions, organizational changes, and geographic expansion efforts. - Provide guidance and recommendations on indirect tax matters impacting the business. **Entity Management & Compliance** - Oversee relationships with registered agent service providers for domestic and international legal entities. - Research complex indirect tax issues, develop taxability guidance for products and services, and review contractual tax provisions. - Maintain accurate records of the firm's corporate entity structure, including subsidiaries and international branch operations. - Ensure entity-level compliance requirements are tracked and completed in a timely manner. **Cross-Functional Partnership** - Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, Procurement, Payroll, and Sales Operations teams to address tax-related reporting requirements and operational impacts. - Support the implementation of new business initiatives, system integrations, and process improvements from a tax compliance perspective. - Serve as a trusted advisor on tax matters affecting business decisions and strategic initiatives. **Key Responsibilities by Reporting Cycle:** **Monthly** - Reconcile tax-related accounts and maintain supporting documentation for financial reporting. - Manage sales tax compliance through Avalara, including filings and payments. - Coordinate with Payroll to verify payroll tax filings and remittances. - Review and maintain tax compliance calendars and filing deadlines. - Liaise with registered agent service providers to ensure completion of annual reports and ongoing entity obligations. **Quarterly** - Prepare and submit tax filings across applicable federal, state, and international jurisdictions. - Review transfer pricing arrangements and coordinate updates to intercompany agreements, as needed. - Support private equity sponsor reporting requirements, including responses to tax-related investor inquiries. **Annually** - Manage preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns across all applicable jurisdictions. - Oversee year-end tax account reconciliations and provision-to-return adjustments. - Lead preparation of documentation related to annual business licenses, franchise taxes, and entity compliance requirements. - Coordinate annual transfer pricing studies and documentation updates with external advisors. - Prepare executive-level reporting summarizing tax compliance activities, key risks, and planning opportunities. **AI Utilization & Development** - Contribute to the development and implementation of firm-approved AI-enabled solutions in accordance with company policies, professional standards, data protection requirements, and intellectual property guidelines. - Stay current on emerging AI technologies and identify compliant opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness across tax and compliance processes. ### What You'll Bring: - 7+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably within a private equity-backed organization, professional services firm, or consulting environment. - Deep expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and reporting, including international tax requirements. - Strong knowledge of transfer pricing principles, regulations, and documentation requirements. - Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. - Ability to execute detailed and complex processes in a deadline-driven environment. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Advanced proficiency with accounting ERP systems, including Sage Intacct, and Microsoft Excel. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Experience with tax compliance platforms such as Avalara. - Comfort with AI and a demonstrated ability to responsibly adopt firm-approved tools to enhance productivity and innovation. - A continuous learning mindset and interest in emerging technologies, automation, and process improvement. ### Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. - CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.