Tax Manager - Federal and State Compliance

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

Overview

This role is heavily focused on U.S. and state income tax compliance across a complex organizational and tax structure that includes C Corporations, S Corporations, and international reporting requirements. It requires a tax professional who thrives in a complex environment, enjoys identifying and solving challenging tax issues, and can effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the organization, collaborate with external tax advisors, and partner with accounting and finance colleagues to identify, analyze, and resolve tax matters while ensuring timely and accurate reporting of business activities.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Tax Director and working closely with the Tax Manager – International Tax Compliance, this position offers the opportunity to develop broad technical expertise across multiple entity structures, jurisdictions, and business operations while supporting the tax compliance needs of a growing and dynamic organization.

Benefits Highlights

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of the federal Form 1120 and 1120S income tax returns for large and complex organizational structure. This includes compiling trial balances, tax adjustments and eliminations entries for multiple federal and state tax reporting groups across all operations including timber, sawmill and sales operations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational personnel across multiple locations to gather information, analyze business transactions, and ensure appropriate tax treatment and reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including effective tax rates calculations, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and reconciliation of tax payable and receivable balances.
• Prepare tax payment calculations and ensure timely remittance of federal, state, and local tax payments, including extensions and estimated tax payments, through effective management of compliance calendars and filing deadlines.
• Research federal and state tax issues and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Compile information for consolidated state tax apportionment workpapers and compute federal/state tax differences for multiple tax reporting groups.
• Independently manage correspondence with federal and state tax authorities, including notices, examinations, overpayment claims, and refund inquiries.
• Review work performed by Corporate Tax Accountant including GL reconciliations and tax depreciation reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants on the preparation and review of consolidated federal and state income tax returns.
• Prepare tax analyses supporting projections, forecasts, legislative changes, business initiatives, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Support sales tax, property tax, and other tax projects as needed

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex transactions and determine practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through to completion.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with individuals across departments, locations, and external organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain tax concepts clearly and concisely and document conclusions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs.
• Professional, accountable, and committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Tax required
• Minimum 4 years of relevant corporate income tax experience, particularly with larger, more complex, multi-level tax structures and large data sets

More About Us

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

EEO Statement

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.