Tax Manager, CoStar Group – Arlington, VA

Job Description

Who is CoStar Group?   

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.    

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.   

Role Overview: Tax Manager

Arlington, VA | In office, Monday-Friday

CoStar Group is continuing to acquire and grow at a rapid pace and is in need of a Tax Manager to support the ever evolving and growing needs of such a diverse company. The Tax Manager will be responsible for obtaining and analyzing information necessary to meet the tax accounting and compliance requirements of CoStar Group.  Working with individuals within the company as well as outside advisors, this position will be actively involved in the preparation of the tax provision and related disclosures as well as income and indirect tax returns. This position will report to the Head of Tax.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 financial reporting for domestic and international entities including preparation of effective tax rate, current/deferred income taxes and valuation allowance issues
• Assist with preparation of U.S. federal, state income and franchise tax returns, estimates and extensions
• Perform tax research and planning regarding various tax issues
• Work with Accounting Department to ensure capture of information as required for tax accounting and compliance
• Maintain tax accounts including required reconciliations
• Assist in resolution of federal, state, and local tax notices and audits
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university
• 6+ years of experience within a Big 4 firm or public accounting firm supporting public companies
• Progressive responsibility in tax accounting and/or tax compliance in public accounting
• Proficient in One source tax provision software
• ASC 740 experience
• Knowledge of tax accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision
• Experience with tax research tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, CoPilot)
• Solid workpaper technique and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems
• CPA certification strongly preferred
• At least one year of corporate, in-house experience at a publicly traded company
• Experience leveraging AI tools to drive process efficiencies and operational improvements

What’s In It For You?   

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.   

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.  

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.    

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):    

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug   
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance   
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family   
• Commuter and parking benefits   
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions   
• Employee stock purchase plan   
• Paid time off   
• Tuition reimbursement   
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)   
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups   
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks   

Sponsorship   

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.    

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing