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Tax Manager


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Tax Manager

Snapshot:

The Davis H. Elliot Company Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee the Companys tax compliance reporting planning and risk management this role youll partner with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax filings support strategic business decisions and help strengthen tax processes that support the Companys continued growth and success.

Overview:

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the Companys tax compliance reporting planning and related processes. This position serves as the primary liaison with external tax advisors for federal and state income tax filings coordinates required documentation and approvals oversees tax audits and inquiries and ensures compliance with federal state and local tax regulations. The Tax Manager also partners with Finance and operational leaders to assess tax implications of business activities identify process improvements and support effective tax planning strategies while minimizing risk.

A Day in the Life:

  • Coordinate the Companys federal and state income tax compliance process with external tax advisors
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for tax advisors managing information requests timelines and deliverables
  • Coordinate internal reviews approvals signatures and supporting documentation required for timely tax filings
  • Oversee federal state and local tax compliance and reporting obligations including multi-jurisdictional requirements
  • Manage quarterly and annual tax provision activities tax account reconciliations and supporting documentation
  • Monitor tax law and regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts to the business
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to assess tax implications of operational activities and capital investments
  • Identify opportunities to improve tax processes efficiencies and internal controls
  • Lead responses to tax audits notices and inquiries from taxing authorities
  • Maintain the tax compliance calendar and ensure filing deadlines and obligations are met
  • Develop strong partnerships with Accounting Finance Operations and external advisors
  • Provide leadership with guidance regarding tax planning opportunities regulatory developments and emerging tax risks
  • Lead coach and develop tax team members to achieve departmental goals and performance expectations
  • Perform other accounting finance and tax-related duties as assigned

    Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Taxation or a related field
  • 7 years of progressive experience in corporate taxation public accounting or a related accounting and finance role
  • Strong knowledge of federal state and local tax laws and regulations
  • Experience managing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance requirements
  • Experience coordinating tax compliance reporting tax provisions audits and interactions with external tax advisors
  • Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities coordinate stakeholders and consistently meet reporting and filing deadlines
  • Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
  • CPA designation or advanced degree in Taxation Accounting Finance or Business Administration preferred
  • Experience within utilities energy infrastructure or another regulated industry preferred
  • Experience with tax planning tax provision software and ERP systems preferred
  • Experience leading tax audits and working with regulatory agencies preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strategic thinking and tax planning capabilities
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Benefits & Culture:

Our success is based on our customers confidence in us our peoples loyalty hard work and performance and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We know that strong teams are built by fostering a culture of respect collaboration and shared success. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

  • Medical Dental Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Servant Leadership Training
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: x1504
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.

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Required Experience:

Manager