Lead Tax Manager

AT&T

Lead Tax Manager providing business-focused tax guidance and technical support for federal income tax matters at AT&T. Collaborating across departments on strategic transactions and tax strategies.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. federal income tax analysis, providing strategic tax guidance and support for corporate initiatives. Proficient in managing complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, while effectively communicating tax concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Federal Income Tax AnalysisTax Research Memoranda PreparationCPA CertificationPublic Accounting ExperienceCorporate Tax Guidance

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Tax Position DevelopmentTax Implication AnalysisLegal Entity Structure UnderstandingAccounting Treatment KnowledgeOperational Cash Flow Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in TaxationMBA

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsDivestituresInternal RestructuringsFinancing ArrangementsPartnership Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a technical advisor responsible for analyzing complex U.S. federal income tax matters
Supporting strategic transactions, and developing well-supported tax positions
Provides practical, business-focused tax guidance across corporate initiatives
Analyzing tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, internal restructurings, financing arrangements, and partnership transactions
Identifies tax risks, opportunities, and structural alternatives
Provides direct tax support to Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Corporate Real Estate, and business teams
Prepares well-supported tax research memoranda, position papers, and technical analyses for internal use
Develops a deep understanding of legal entity structures, accounting treatment, and operational cash flows
Effectively communicates complex tax concepts to non-tax partners
Manages projects involving multiple stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA preferred
CPA preferred
5+ years of related experience
Public accounting experience at a Big Four or other nationally recognized accounting firm, combined with corporate experience, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone