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 ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, South Carolina 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 motto, "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

Why This Role Is UniqueThe Tax Manager becomes immersed in the full lifecycle of Hampton Lumber U.S. operations, from timberland ownership and harvesting activities to sawmill manufacturing, wholesale distribution, exports, and international sales. The position provides broad exposure to how business transactions flow through accounting records and ultimately impact federal and state tax reporting. Candidates who enjoy understanding how businesses operate, researching transactions, and solving technical compliance challenges will find this role both dynamic and rewarding. While this is an individual contributor position, it offers significant ownership and exposure to a diverse range of tax matters across a complex organizational structure.

Job OverviewHampton Lumber is seeking a highly motivated tax professional to support federal and state compliance across a complex organizational structure, including C Corporations, S Corporations, and international reporting requirements. This role is ideal for a high-performing, experienced tax professional who can prioritize multiple responsibilities, solve problems, stay attentive to detail, and communicate proactively. The successful candidate will partner extensively with accounting, finance, and external advisors to research transactions, resolve technical tax issues, and ensure accurate tax reporting across multiple business lines and jurisdictions.

What Makes This Role Interesting

• Gain visibility into every stage of the business, from timberlands and manufacturing operations to domestic and international sales.
• Work on complex federal and state income tax matters involving multiple legal entities and reporting groups.
• Develop a deep understanding of how business transactions are recorded and reported for tax purposes.
• Collaborate with professionals across operations, accounting, finance, and external consulting firms.
• Balance a wide variety of tax responsibilities, making each day different and intellectually engaging.

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 federal Forms 1120 and 1120S for a large and complex organizational structure spanning timber, sawmill, manufacturing, wholesale, and sales operations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams across multiple locations to analyze transactions and determine appropriate tax treatment.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 tax provisions, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred taxes, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage tax payment calculations, extensions, estimated tax payments, and compliance calendars.
• Research federal and state tax issues and evaluate legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare state apportionment workpapers and compute federal and state tax adjustments for multiple reporting groups.
• Manage tax notices, examinations, refund claims, and communications with taxing authorities.
• Review work performed by the Corporate Tax Accountant, including reconciliations and depreciation reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding consolidated federal and state income tax returns.
• Prepare tax analyses supporting forecasts, acquisitions, business initiatives, and legislative changes.
• Support sales tax, property tax, and other special 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 plus 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.