At Mr. Cooper Group, You Make the Dream Possible.
Our purpose is simple: Keeping the dream of homeownership alive. As a Mr. Cooper Group team member, you play a big role in making that dream possible. Around here, we know our roles and work together, volunteer to make a difference, and challenge the status quo when needed. Everything we do is in the care and service of our teammates and our customers.
Join us and make the dream of home ownership possible!
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Corporate Tax will support the tax team in all areas of income tax operations, including but not limited to tax provision, compliance, audits, and technical research. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in compliance with a large state filing presence along with some experience in provisioning. This role will work with the leadership team to identify and mitigate potential areas of risk, as well as support organizational-wide tax planning and strategies.
The ideal candidate is a team player who will build business relationships and will elevate the tax team by focusing on quality, accuracy, and efficiency. The Senior Manager, Corporate Tax will report to the Corporate Tax Director. Mr. Cooper tax team currently follows the organization's home-centric model, where individual contributor work will be done remotely on a regular basis. Time in-office will be on an as needed basis and will be dedicated to collaborations more suitable for in-person meetings up to four times a year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the background experience (or similar applicable experience) to carry out the following position responsibilities:
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Manage the tax return compliance process to ensure timeliness and accuracy of federal and state income tax returns
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Oversee the quarterly estimated payment calculations to ensure the appropriate amount of tax is remitted
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Maintain audit-ready documentation and other required support for tax positions
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Manage the company’s federal and state tax controversy process, including audit defense and notice response preparation.
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Develop tax strategies and drive certain tax planning projects, including various federal and state tax credits
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Manage the quarterly and year-end GAAP financial statement preparation and maintain effective control procedures and documentation
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Communicate with external service providers to ensure sufficiency of tax information (and support thereof) for tax compliance and provision processes
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Guide the tax team in its monthly tax forecast calculations and modeling
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Work closely with other departments within the Company to ensure timely awareness of transactions and events that will affect filing obligations and tax positions
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Maintain with the Company’s Section 382 analysis and monitoring cumulative ownership shift
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Identify and implement opportunities for automation to improve process efficiencies by utilizing Alteryx, MS Apps, and other available technology tools
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Maintain current knowledge of tax policy and legislative changes and assisting with developing the Company’s tax positions in relation to such laws, regulations and pronouncements.
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Collaborate with leadership on special projects within all areas of the Company’s corporate tax function, as necessary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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10+ Years of experience or experience equivalent to a Senior Manager with team leadership
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6+ years of extensive experience in compliance.
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Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes.
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Experience with federal and multi-state and local tax accounting for corporations.
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Detail-oriented with demonstrated project management skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
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Strong team and individual organization as well as time management skills
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Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work well with other team members and stakeholders
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Demonstrated written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Strong emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skill, social awareness, team player
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Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills
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Strong experience and skills with MS Excel, Word, Outlook
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Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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CPA Certification
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Experience with Tax Technology including OneSource Tax Provision, Alteryx, MS Teams Applications
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Financial services/mortgage banking experience
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Hands on compliance experience in a big 4 accounting firm, corporate tax department or equivalent.
Mr. Cooper Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a protected veteran. EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Requisition ID:
022999
Job Category:
Finance
Primary Location City:
Dallas
Primary Location Region:
Texas
Primary Location Postal Code:
75019
Primary Location Country:
United States of America
Additional Posting Location(s):
Mr. Cooper Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mr. Cooper and has not been reviewed or approved by Mr. Cooper.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellbeing and assistance program with mental‑health support and a DigiCare digital health hub are highlighted, alongside a home‑centric work model. These features extend support beyond core insurance and are viewed as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a substantial set of paid holidays, and paid parental/bonding leave are part of the package. Family‑oriented time‑off provisions are consistently included across benefit summaries.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with company match is included. This forms a core pillar of the financial benefits offering.
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What We Do
With nearly 4 million customers, we are a proud leader in the home loan servicing industry. But are we content? No way. Every day we challenge convention and reimagine the home loan experience for the better. It’s what makes us who we are. We’re Challengers of Convention Challenging the status quo is in our DNA. We’re ditching the old ways and reimagining what homeownership should look like in the era of smart phones, Mars missions, and avocado toast. We’re Champions for Our Customers Giving homeowners the best experience possible is the reason we come to work. We believe in honesty, simplicity, and always having our customer’s back. We’re Cheerleaders for Our Team Transforming an industry takes a world-class team. Ours is over 9,000 Coopers strong. Creating a place where they love to work isn’t just an HR goal — it’s part of Mr. Cooper's mission. We’re here to keep the dream of homeownership alive. That means throwing out the old ways and revolutionizing the way people sell, buy and own their homes using the latest technology and good old fashioned customer service. At Mr. Cooper Mortgage we see a world where homeownership is less worrisome and more rewarding, where having a mortgage is no longer a burden but an opportunity, where homeowners feel 100% in control of their finances and future. Is Mr. Cooper Mortgage your kind of place? If so, we can't wait to hear from you.
