Tax Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Manager to lead all tax-related functions within our $500M AEC firm. This role is responsible for managing compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, coordinating with external tax partners, and identifying opportunities for tax planning and strategy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of tax laws affecting the AEC industry and government contractors, and will play a key role in enhancing the firm's financial performance through sound tax management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business-related filings.
• Manage and facilitate tax audits and tax inquiries; preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Collaborate with external tax accountants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting and filing requirements.
• Manage the timely preparation and submission of all tax filings and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and evaluate tax incentives, credits, and strategies to reduce overall tax exposure and improve financial performance.
• Stay up-to-date on tax legislation and regulatory changes relevant to the AEC industry and government contracting.
• Provide guidance to internal finance and project teams on tax compliance and planning matters.
• Manage and perform other duties and tasks as deemed appropriate by Accounting Leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in the AEC industry or with government contractors

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax regulations.
• A deep understanding of tax laws affecting the AEC industry and government contractors.
• Experience working with external tax consultants and auditors.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in global accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.