Tax Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Tax Manager:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  • Proven experience as a tax manager, public accountant or similar role.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Sound problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work with different taxation software.
  • Extensive knowledge of tax legislation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Tax Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Tax Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.