CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.cbts.com.

Job Purpose

The Senior Tax Manager, reporting to the Tax Director, oversees CBTS’s income and indirect tax functions, including compliance, accounting, planning, audits, and transfer pricing—both domestically and internationally. The role also mentors staff and develops process improvements through efficient, data-driven methods.  

Essential Functions

• Supervise and review the Income Tax Manager's work in these areas.
• • 3^rd party preparation of Federal/US State compliance
  • Monthly/quarterly/annual provisions for US and Canada
  • All federal/state/international estimated payments
  • 3^rd party preparation of Int’l provision, stat audits and returns
• Supervise, support, and review the work of the Indirect Tax Manager in the following areas:
• • 3^rd party preparation of Sales/Use and Regulatory returns
  • 3^rd party preparation of Property Tax returns
  • International VAT/GST/HST returns
  • Business Licenses and other in-house returns
• Lead process improvements to optimize tax positions and efficiency using AI and automation technologies
• Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to align tax planning and business goals
• Research, analyze, and document complex tax issues, transactions, and positions including M&A
• Lead and maintain transfer pricing policies and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage U.S. federal and state income tax audits, provide oversight for international audits, and indirect tax audits
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, evaluating potential impacts on the business by leading tax planning initiatives
• Develop and mentor tax staff, providing guidance and feedback.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing).
• Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Strong mix of corporate direct and indirect tax laws and principles.
• Extensive experience managing corporate and partnership income tax returns and tax provisions (ASC 740).
• International tax experience preferred.
• Experience in tax planning, efficiency, and technology.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to recognize tax implications in complex scenarios.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative mindset.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will oversee both Income and Indirect Tax Managers.

Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-US citizens may be required to submit to an extensive government agency background check which will necessitate disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information.