Tax Supervisor

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled tax professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax provision preparation and review, particularly with ASC 740. This role involves collaborating with auditors and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with federal and international tax regulations.

Job Function

• Prepare and review ASC-740 tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Conduct effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliation and analysis.
• Manage deferred tax asset and liability roll-forwards.
• Perform valuation allowance assessments, including evaluation of positive and negative evidence.
• Analyze and document temporary vs. permanent differences.
• Conduct detailed deferred tax analysis including stock-based compensation, deferred tax accounting, true-ups, and related ETR impact.
• Prepare audit-ready provision workpapers and respond to auditor requests.
• Identify and resolve technical issues impacting financial reporting (e.g., §163(j), state impacts, intercompany items).
• Collaborate directly with auditors and client finance teams.
• Translate tax positions into clear financial reporting impact.
• Prepare and review federal, multi-state, and consolidated tax filings across complex, multi-entity structures, including Forms 1120, 1065, 1120-S, and select 1040s.
• Handle foreign reporting components, including preparation and review of Forms 5471 and related schedules.
• Support international calculations including GILTI and foreign considerations.
• Identify and implement tax adjustments and planning opportunities.
• Assist with pre-audit support, reconciliations, and workpaper preparation.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of public accounting experience including meaningful ASC 740 exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or EA required.
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 (required) and GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience with public companies, SPACs, or venture-backed organizations (required).
• Experience with quarterly and annual provision cycles and financial statement audits.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and document tax positions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including preparation and review of provision workpapers.
• Experience with CCH Axcess or similar tax software.
• Experience with CCH Engagement Essentials or similar interface.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, QuickBooks, and AI Platforms.
• Possess outstanding project management, time management, and analytical skills with an ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail and organizing workflow to easily meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to multi-task and pivot as needed.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.