Tax Manager

Stefanini, Inc

Southfield, MI

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Southfield, MI
POSTED
9 days ago
Tax Manager, full-time and hybrid position in Metro Detroit, Michigan
                               
What will you do? 
The US Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning for the US entity, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. This role also supervises and coordinates external tax vendors and consultants in Canada, Australia, and Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries. The role is responsible for transfer pricing compliance, evaluating and optimizing tax billing flows, and proactively identifying tax planning opportunities to reduce global tax exposure.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • US Tax Compliance and Reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. 
  • Administer and manage tax audits, including preparation and communication with authorities. 
  • Organize and prepare quarterly and annual US income tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP. 
  • Forecast and monitor quarterly effective tax rates for the US entity. 
  • Reconcile income tax accounts and calculate income tax payments. 
  • Maintain accurate records of tax filings and correspondence with tax authorities. 
  • Ensure compliance with US and global transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements. 
 
Tax Planning, Optimization, and Advisory
  • Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax issues, new laws, and regulations. 
  • Identify and assess potential tax risks and opportunities, providing guidance to senior management. 
  • Evaluate and propose improvements to tax billing flows to optimize cash flow and minimize tax exposure. 
  • Continuously look for tax optimization opportunities across US and international operations. 
  • Document and maintain processes for R&D tax credits and other US tax incentives. 
  • Provide strategic input on business transactions, corporate restructuring, and cross-border activities from a tax perspective. 
 
Regional Tax Vendor Management
  • Supervise and coordinate external tax vendors/consultants in Canada, Australia, and APAC countries. 
  • Ensure accurate and timely foreign tax filings and compliance. 
  • Monitor performance of external consultants and vendors, ensuring alignment with company policies and local regulations. 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external tax advisors globally. 
 
Leadership and Team Management
  • Mentor, supervise, and develop tax team members, delegating responsibilities effectively. 
  • Oversee daily operations of the tax department to ensure efficiency and compliance. 
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and other internal departments to provide tax guidance and support. 


What do you need to succeed? 
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred. 
  • 7+ years of progressive US tax experience, including experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning. 
  • Experience supervising external tax vendors/consultants in multiple international jurisdictions. 
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, income tax provisions, transfer pricing regulations, and corporate tax compliance. 
  • Proven experience in identifying tax optimization opportunities and improving tax-related processes. 
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Proven leadership and team management abilities. 
  • Strong communication skills, with ability to interact effectively with senior management and external advisors. 
 
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with multinational corporations and cross-border tax issues. 
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and tax software. 
  • Knowledge of Canadian, Australian, and APAC tax regulations is a plus.
 
Who we are
At Stefanini, we offer a wide range of services, including Digital Workplace Services, Application Development, and Digital & Innovation solutions - making this an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge offerings for our clients. We have been recognized as an Emerging Specialist in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Generative AI Consulting and Implementation Services, and a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services. Our 35,000 employees are located across 41 countries. 
 
What you'll get
  • Work with brilliant minds, often within a global capacity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits package that includes 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental and vision insurance, and much more.
  • Opportunity to participate in professional development eLearning programs within the Stefanini University, and other virtual training as well.
 
Why we're different 
  • Brazilian and privately owned company.
  • Agility, flexibility, and innovation are in our DNA.
  • Flat organizational structure which enables faster communication and decision making.
 
Stefanini is proud to recruit exceptional talent and establish relationships with prospective employees. Our talent acquisition and hiring teams will always have a phone, virtual and/or in-person conversation with you before extending a job offer. During these conversations, we will provide details about the company, discuss the interviewing and hiring processes, and answer any questions about the job itself, the organization, the culture, etc.
 
This is a hybrid position and your days in the office will be at our North America / APAC Corporate headquarters at 27100 W 11 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48034. 
 
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About the Company

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Stefanini, Inc

Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 24,000 employees across 77 offices in 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Since 1987, Stefanini has been providing offshore, onshore and nearshore IT services, including application development and outsourcing services, IT infrastructure outsourcing (help desk support and desktop services), systems integration, consulting and strategic staffing to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.

With a base of over 500 active clients, including more than 300 multinationals, Stefanini maintains a strong presence in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Clients benefit from Stefanini's financial stability, sustained year-over-year growth, and zero net debt. The corporate global headquarters is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil with European headquarters in Brussels and North American headquarters in metropolitan Detroit.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1987
WEBSITE
http://www.stefanini.com