Tax Manager Jobs in Wakefield, MA

A Tax Manager in the finance industry is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within an organization. Their primary duties include developing tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, national, and international tax laws, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and providing advisory services on tax-related issues. Tax Managers also liaise with external auditors and government tax agencies, and stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization's operations.

To excel in this role, a Tax Manager must have exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in accounting or finance, along with a deep understanding of tax laws, is also crucial. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. In terms of certifications, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) would be advantageous. They might previously have held roles such as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Senior Tax Associate before progressing to the position of Tax Manager.

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Investment Tax Manager - Provisions

  • MassMutual Financial Group
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

The Team As an Investment Tax Manager - Provisions, you will be a member of the Investment Tax team within the Corporate Tax Department, part of our Controllers Organization....

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Tax Manager - Federal Mergers and Acquis

  • McGladrey LLP
  • Charlestown, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlestown, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic M&A/Financial Instruments Tax Manager to join our growing national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax practice....

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Financial Services - Senior Manager - Tax Technology Engineer - EDGE

  • EY
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Jobs Boston, MA Financial Services - Senior Manage EY Financial Services - Senior Manager - Tax Technology Engineer - EDGE Boston, MA Apply Location: Atlanta, New York, Boston, Philadelphia,...

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Private Partnership Solutions (PPS) - Tax Manager

  • PwC
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

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Private Partnership Solutions (PPS) - Tax Senior Manager

  • PwC
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

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Tax Manager Investment Funds & Advisory Client Role

  • Arootah
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications & Preferred Experience 5+ years of experience within investment management tax, partnership taxation, or public accounting environments....

Hybrid

International Tax Manager- Entity Focuse

  • Baker Tilly US, LLP
  • Tewksbury, MA (11 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (11 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 12 days ago

International Tax practice!...

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Mergers and Acquisitions Tax - Manager

  • PwC
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax...

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Tax Manager - Waltham, MA (Greater Boston Area)

  • C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Our Core Tax Services team is seeking a Tax Manager to support our newly-added Waltham, Massachusetts market....

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Tax Manager - Federal Mergers and Acquisitions - Financial Instruments

  • RSM
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 20 days ago

RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic M&A/Financial Instruments Tax Manager to join our growing national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax practice....

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Director, Tax Operations and Strategy

  • Goodwin
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 23 days ago

compliance obligations....

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Tax Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Partnership Tax - Manager

  • PwC
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 26 days ago

taxation and qualitative and quantitative analysis Proficiency in U.S. federal income tax law related to partnerships Advanced technical writing and reviewing skills Ability to develop and sustain...

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Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

  • YK Solutions LLC
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 26 days ago

Position Summary We are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join the Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI) Research & Development Tax Credit practice....

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Sr Tax Manager

  • Brown Brothers Harriman
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 27 days ago

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our...

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US Seasonal Tax-Financial Services Organization- Private Tax-Senior Manager

  • EY
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 27 days ago

You will work with specialists in our other areas including International tax, state and local tax and asset management to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients....

In Person Temporary

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Highest Education Level

Tax Managers in Wakefield, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.3%
Master's Degree
39.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Managers in Wakefield, MA
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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