Tax Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Five to six years of tax experience in public accounting, industry, or both is required.
- Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and reporting is required.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance is required.
- Strong organization and project management skills are required.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines is required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
- Ability to build trust with operational, financial, and executive leaders is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
- Manage responses to various income tax notices and audits.
- Maintain and oversee the company-wide tax calendar.
- Reconcile and roll forward tax-related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and manage quarterly and year-end income tax provisions under ASC 740.
- Prepare quarterly cash tax estimates.
- Prepare and maintain income tax compliance workpapers and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local C-Corporation income tax returns.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather information necessary for income tax filings and tax compliance workbooks.
- Review fixed asset cost basis and depreciation calculations for federal and state income tax purposes.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
- Maintain effective tax risk management controls and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Support tax planning initiatives that optimize the Company's tax position and reduce risk.
- Identify and compile information for tax credits, including research and development credits, disaster-related credits, and other available incentives.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on the business.
- Provide tax guidance to support operational, financial, and strategic business decisions.
- Supervise and mentor the Income Tax Analyst, as applicable.
- Provide guidance and training to support professional growth and development within the tax function.
- A master's degree in Taxation is preferred; a CPA is also preferred.
- Public accounting experience is preferred, and Big Four experience is a plus.
- ERP experience, including Oracle, is preferred.
- OneSource Tax Provision experience is preferred.
- OneSource Income Tax experience is preferred.
About the company
Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects across five verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). Its work covers bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation design, as well as planning, architecture, environment, construction and program management. The company uses modern technologies such as intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety SaaS to support projects. With over 4,900 employees in more than 90 offices, it differentiates itself through long-standing experience (80+ years), breadth of services, and a collaborative, innovative culture aimed at delivering high-quality solutions. Its goal is to make a difference for clients and communities by evolving into a full-service engineering and consulting firm through collaboration and technological advancement.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1940
Get referred to Michael Baker International
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 1, 2026 LiveTwin launch targets predictive asset management across critical infrastructure owners.
- May 27, 2026 Army IDIQ awards extend installation work through 2036 across 35 states.
- June 17, 2026 South Jersey airport consulting win and NJDOT ITS work deepen transportation demand.
What critics are saying
- LiveTwin faces immediate competition from Esri, Autodesk, Bentley, and IBM on enterprise digital twins.
- Army and NJDOT contracts expose revenue to government procurement cycles, protests, and funding delays.
- Rapid leadership changes since April 2026 threaten execution across infrastructure, GovTech, water, and aviation.
What makes Michael Baker International unique
- LiveTwin unifies BIM, GIS, IoT, and workflows across 1,400 facilities as of October 1, 2026.
- Kevin R. Collins now leads Infrastructure, integrating transportation, water, aviation, and environmental services.
- Michael Baker combines engineering delivery with GovTech product leadership under Stefano Esposito since April 16, 2026.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Remote Work Options
- Professional Development Budget
- Commuter Benefits
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan