Senior Tax Manager
$145k - $165k+ Annual discretionary bonus + Stock options
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
AccountingTax Accounting
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or a business degree with an accounting concentration.
- At least 8 years of tax experience in public accounting or relevant corporate tax, including 8 or more years of federal and state corporate and partnership income tax compliance experience and at least 5 years of tax provision experience under ASC 740.
- Experience managing and developing tax professionals.
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision or comparable software.
- Experience with financial accounting systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to research complex tax issues, work within a team to identify solutions, and communicate recommendations clearly and promptly.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated, evolving, multi-entity environment with complex tax structures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional company departments and external participants.
- Analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
- Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and approve the quarterly and annual income tax provision under US GAAP, coordinating in-house and external resources.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of current and deferred income tax reporting, including tax account balance reconciliations, tax basis balance sheet adjustments, valuation allowance analyses, and deferred tax asset and liability rollforwards.
- Review uncertain tax positions with advisors in light of legal and regulatory changes.
- Prepare and review technical income tax provision research and documentation.
- Manage disclosures for quarterly and annual public filings, including monitoring and planning for changes to technical requirements.
- Approve quarterly tax accounting journal entries and ensure appropriate review and sign-off.
- Ensure tax account reconciliations are maintained in BlackLine or comparable software.
- Coordinate with corporate accounting to ensure proper tax reporting under US GAAP, including presenting the tax perspective at quarterly financial reporting coordination meetings.
- Interface with the external audit firm and assist with data requests and technical questions.
- Oversee preparation and review of annual US federal, state, local, and foreign income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1065, 5471, 5472, and related state income tax forms.
- Coordinate tax return work with internal staff and outsourcing firms.
- Ensure quality and accuracy of workpapers, schedules, calculations, federal tax return filings, estimated tax payments, extension payments, and tax sharing agreements.
- Partner with Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis leadership on tax forecasting, cash tax planning, and effective tax rate management.
- Direct research and analysis of complex tax issues and review and approve memorandums documenting tax treatment and related reporting.
- Oversee external-facing reports for investors and partners and present tax matters to investors and senior leadership as needed.
- Support the income tax team's audit and notice processes with the IRS and state and local taxing jurisdictions, including coordinating auditor information document requests, compiling and reviewing responses, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Prepare or review technical research for information document request responses and ensure the team tracks and reviews tax exposures as issues develop.
- Partner with the Vice President of Tax & Treasury to develop and execute tax strategy, including tax planning opportunities and risk management.
- Oversee research of indirect tax filing requirements and coordinate with advisors as needed.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the income tax team by setting priorities, assigning and managing workload, conducting performance reviews, and building a talent pipeline.
- Lead implementation of tax technology initiatives.
- Design changes to and maintain the tax internal control framework, partnering with internal audit and accounting on SOX and control testing.
- Lead tax due diligence, structuring, and integration of new businesses and acquisitions.
- Improve processes and procedures as the company expands in new and established markets.
- Lead special projects, including legal entity restructuring and rationalization.
- Work cross-functionally with company departments and external partners and serve as a trusted tax advisor to senior leadership.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree or credentials such as MST, MAcc, LLM, or CPA.
- Experience in a manufacturing organization.
About the company
Cresco Labs grows, processes, and retails cannabis products in eleven states, serving adult-use and medical markets. Its products come from its own cultivation and manufacturing facilities and are sold under a portfolio of trusted brands to ensure consistency. It differentiates itself through vertical integration—grower, processor, retailer—operating in high-demand, well-regulated markets to maintain quality and supply. Its goal is to expand market presence while upholding responsible practices, collaborating with governments, using eco-friendly packaging, and delivering value to shareholders and communities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $173.3 million, up 15% sequentially and net income $15.4 million.
- Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached $39.5 million, while free cash flow turned positive at $6.5 million.
- September 2 PharmaCann deal added nine stores for $50 million, immediately accretive.
What critics are saying
- Palomar sued on August 14, 2026, denying defense coverage for Cresco's cannabis marketing class actions.
- Two May 4 class actions accuse Cresco of deceptive health claims and seek economic damages.
- CFO Sharon Schuler stepped down August 2026, and replacement risk shadows Pennsylvania integration.
What makes Cresco Labs unique
- Cresco's Pennsylvania integration makes it state's top medical retailer and wholesaler.
- Sunnyside retail plus branded wholesale gives Cresco direct consumer and shelf access.
- Needham Bank's 7.99% revolver gives Cresco conventional banking access uncommon for cannabis operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus