Tax Manager

Washington, DC, United States

At EAB , our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across five major areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards .

The candidate must have strong tax and technical accounting skills and will be responsible for administering tax policies for the firm and working with service providers to ensure compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and ASC 740.

This role will be based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage tax and compliance service providers in the preparation of tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, federal, state and local tax returns, and year-end tax reporting and quarterly compliance

Administer tax and compliance policies related to business transactions and product offerings drawing conclusions on tax treatment

Prepare and file multi-state sales, use, and property tax returns

Provide and reconcile tax disclosures for financial statements

Perform timely and effective research and analysis on complex transactions and structures ensuring that potential business risks are mitigated

Coordinate with external transfer pricing tax advisors to help guide the transfer pricing aspects of business expansion, manage implementation, review related calculations, and prepare reporting

Consult with tax advisors on technical tax and compliance matters and regularly review tax and compliance technical literature issued by accounting firms

Interpret new tax regulations, maintain and update existing tax policies for new guidance or business practices

Inform Finance, business leaders and executive management of emerging tax and compliance matters that have implications to the business

Network with industry tax colleagues to ensure best practices are utilized

Provide tax leadership and support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions, including working with finance leadership to ensure appropriate post-acquisition integration

Plan and execute various other miscellaneous tax projects as necessary

Basic Qualifications:

CPA required and/or major public accounting firm experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 5-7+ years of work experience

Knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and ASC 740

Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills

Ideal Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred

Excellent technical interpretation and verbal communication skills

Ability to function effectively in a fast paced environment

Desire to work in a team environment

Discretion in dealing with confidential material

Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) for this role is $132,500 - $142,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible

20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays

Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)

401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution

Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans

Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family

Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation

Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance

Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents

Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel

Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members

Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program

Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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