Principal Tax Manager
About Forged Fiber
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Role
The Tax Manager is responsible for leading the Company's tax function, including income tax, transaction tax, and property tax compliance, reporting, planning, and risk management activities. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all tax-related matters and partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and external advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
The Tax Manager will own and oversee tax provision processes, manage outsourced tax service providers where applicable, support tax planning initiatives, coordinate audits and examinations, and establish scalable tax processes and controls to support a growing fiber infrastructure business. This position requires strong technical tax expertise, project management skills, and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business solutions.
Work Location Hybrid -Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Denver Co
The Main Responsibilities
Income Tax Compliance & Reporting
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Lead federal, state, and local income tax compliance processes, including coordination with external tax advisors.
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Oversee the preparation of annual tax returns, estimated tax payments, extensions, and related filings, and review these deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to authorization of filing.
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Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
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Maintain tax accounting schedules, deferred tax calculations, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax position analyses.
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Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on the Company.
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Support the annual audit by preparing tax-related schedules and responding to auditor requests.
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Coordinate nexus analyses and legal entity tax compliance requirements.
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Manage tax account reconciliations and ensure completeness and accuracy of tax balances.
Transaction Taxes
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Oversee compliance for sales and use taxes, telecommunications taxes, gross receipts taxes, franchise fees, regulatory surcharges, and other indirect taxes applicable to telecommunications operations.
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Monitor evolving state and local telecommunications tax regulations and compliance requirements.
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Review taxability determinations for products, services, network construction activities, and customer billing arrangements.
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Manage exemption certificate administration and audit support documentation.
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Coordinate with accounting, procurement, and operations teams to ensure proper tax collection and remittance.
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Evaluate tax treatment of new products, services, contracts, and market expansions.
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Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve transaction tax compliance and reporting.
Property Tax Management
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Manage business personal property tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Coordinate annual property tax filings and asset reporting requirements.
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Partner with accounting team to maintain accurate property tax records and asset classifications.
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Review property tax assessments and identify opportunities for appeals and reductions.
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Monitor compliance with state and local filing deadlines.
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Develop and maintain property tax calendars and reporting processes.
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Coordinate with external consultants and taxing authorities regarding assessments and audits.
Business Registrations, Licensing & Tax Authority Compliance
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Manage all business tax registrations, licenses, permits, and tax identification numbers across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
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Obtain and maintain sales tax permits, income tax accounts, property tax registrations, telecommunications tax accounts, and other required tax IDs.
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Coordinate business registrations and licensing requirements for new entities, markets, and operational locations.
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Monitor nexus activities and ensure timely registration in jurisdictions where tax obligations arise.
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Maintain compliance calendars for business license renewals, annual registrations, and tax account maintenance.
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Partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Operations teams to support jurisdictional compliance and market expansion activities.
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Maintain records of licenses, permits, tax accounts, and regulatory registrations and support related audits or examinations.
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Oversee third-party providers assisting with business licensing and tax registration compliance.
Tax Planning & Advisory
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Support tax planning initiatives designed to optimize the Company's overall tax position.
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Analyze tax implications of organizational changes, acquisitions, restructurings, financing transactions, and new business initiatives.
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Provide practical tax guidance to management and business partners.
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Assist leadership with evaluating tax impacts of strategic business decisions.
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Support tax due diligence and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
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Participate in planning related to state tax incentives, credits, and telecommunications-specific tax opportunities.
Tax Audits & Regulatory Examinations
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Serve as primary coordinator for federal/state/local income tax, sales tax, property tax, franchise and telecommunications tax audits.
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Manage information requests, documentation gathering, and responses to tax and governmental authorities.
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Monitor audit assessments and negotiate resolution of tax controversies where applicable.
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Maintain documentation supporting tax positions and compliance activities.
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Track audit exposure and contingencies and communicate risks to management.
Controls, Process Improvement & Compliance
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Establish and maintain tax controls supporting financial reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
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Develop and document tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
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Ensure tax processes align with broader finance governance and compliance objectives.
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Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements.
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Coordinate implementation of tax-related ERP system improvements and compliance tools.
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Monitor tax compliance calendars to ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations.
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Support internal audit reviews and compliance assessments related to tax processes.
Leadership & Business Partnership
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Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
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Mentor and develop accounting personnel supporting tax activities.
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Collaborate closely with Treasury, Accounting, Procurement, Legal, and Operations teams.
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Communicate tax risks, opportunities, and compliance matters to finance leadership.
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Prepare tax-related reporting and presentations for executive management.
What We Look for in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
Main Requirements
Required
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
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CPA certification required.
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7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
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Strong knowledge of:
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Federal and state income tax compliance
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ASC 740 income tax accounting
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Sales and use tax
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Property tax compliance
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Multi-state taxation
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Experience managing external service providers and tax advisors.
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Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory requirements simultaneously.
Preferred
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Telecommunications, broadband, utility, infrastructure, or technology industry experience.
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Experience with telecommunications-specific taxes and regulatory fee compliance.
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Experience managing multi-state business licensing, tax registrations, and telecommunications regulatory compliance requirements.
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Familiarity with state public utility commissions, telecommunications registration requirements, and industry-specific tax and licensing obligations.
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Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment.
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Public accounting experience with a national or regional firm.
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Experience with NetSuite, Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, or similar tax technologies.
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Master's degree in taxation (MST) preferred.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
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Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
What to Expect Next
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
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