CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.

A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.

CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

Position Overview: 
The Tax Manager assists with all aspects of CrossCountry Mortgage’s (CCM) federal, state, and local tax compliance function. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, researching, documenting, and advising on complex tax matters, and ensuring CCM remains in compliance in all jurisdictions. The Tax Manager partners closely with the Tax Director and external service providers to provide complete and accurate tax returns and deliverables to various tax authorities. This role serves as a key subject matter expert on tax compliance and other tax matters related to CCM. 

Job Responsibilities:
•    Support the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns / reports and supporting documentation.
•    Manage the monthly tax calendar and ensure timely filing of all returns and reports.
•    Review indirect tax returns and supporting workpapers, including sales & use, business personal property, and gross receipts tax in numerous tax jurisdictions.
•    Prepare monthly taxable income calculations, quarterly estimated tax payments, and member tax distributions.
•    Manage tax audits, analyze tax correspondence, and resolve outstanding tax issues in numerous tax jurisdictions.
•    Monitor new and pending tax legislation and document the tax implications for CCM.
•    Research and document tax technical matters relevant to CCM.
•    Serve as primary liaison with external service providers.
•    Work with direct reports to establish performance goals and objectives for each year; monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
•    Provide training and guidance to junior staff members.
•    Participate in special projects, as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 
•    Master of Taxation and/or CPA certification, preferred.  
•    6+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
•    Experience preparing tax returns and supporting schedules.
•    Experience evaluating and resolving complex tax matters.
•    Experience working with external advisors and managing tax relationships.
•    Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements.
•    Excellent communication skills, including effectively communicating technical tax matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
•    Advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent prioritization and time management skills. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.