Manager, Income Tax

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Finance

06-Aug-2026

Ref #: 33409

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Manager-Income Tax manages federal tax planning, compliance, provision, and technical tax processes related to fixed assets, leases, depreciation, gain/loss, and other book-to-tax differences. This role helps ensure accurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls, and alignment between tax planning, provision, estimates, and return results.

This position develops new tax processes and technology-enabled solutions as business transactions, tax law, and systems evolve, including changes to fixed asset and lease systems, processes, financing structures, and law changes. The Manager provides technical leadership, manages contractor and team support, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and translates complex fixed asset and lease tax matters into controlled, repeatable, and well-documented processes.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

Why You'll Love Delta

Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits

Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Strategic problem-solving ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex issues, and deliver actionable solutions.

Advanced technical knowledge of federal corporate income tax laws and practical application in large, multi-entity environments.

Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to interpret complex journal entries to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

Working knowledge of state income tax regulations with ability to assess multi-jurisdictional impacts.

Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across functions.

Strong communication skills for influencing and advising senior leadership through clear, concise verbal and written presentations.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools to model tax scenarios and streamline processes.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple deadlines and delegate effectively.

6+ years of corporate income tax experience, including fixed asset tax accounting or adjacent large, data-driven book-to-tax adjustments.

Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.

Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

CPA and advanced degree in Accounting/Tax preferred.