Steinway & Sons Tax and Accounting Manager

Astoria New York USA

Employment
Full-time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$140,000–160,000/year
Posted
Nov 10, 2026

About Steinway & Sons

Founded in New York in 1853 by Henry E. Steinway, Steinway & Sons is synonymous with exceptional piano craftsmanship and a distinguished musical heritage. With manufacturing rooted in New York and Hamburg, the brand unites traditional artisanal expertise with precision engineering in instruments prized by leading pianists and institutions worldwide. As an employer, Steinway & Sons brings together craftspeople, technicians, engineers, and commercial specialists around a shared commitment to musical excellence. Its professional world is shaped by meticulous attention to detail, respect for enduring expertise, and the interplay of heritage and innovation, connecting specialist careers with the exacting standards of fine piano making.

Steinway & Sons seeks a Tax and Accounting Manager to support the Chief Accounting Officer across corporate financial reporting and analysis, divisional accounting, tax compliance and planning, internal controls, and process improvements. The role supports global financial close activities, tax provisions and filings, transfer pricing compliance, audits, and management reporting, while collaborating with teams across the company. The estimated annualized base salary is $140,000–$160,000, varying with skills and experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
  • Help ensure compliance with company accounting policies and US GAAP.
  • Support pension accounting and disclosure reporting.
  • Support the annual insurance renewal process by collecting and validating data from global finance teams.
  • Prepare the consolidated quarterly income tax provision and manage year-end tax provision preparation and documentation, including required footnote disclosures.
  • Lead and coordinate with external tax consultants, ensuring timely and complete filing of tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and returns.
  • Maintain contemporaneous documentation of transfer pricing policies and practices to ensure compliance with domestic and international tax regulations.
  • Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and align with overall business objectives.
  • Assist in maintaining critical accounting policies.
  • Assist with implementing and documenting internal financial controls.
  • Prepare annual asset impairment testing analyses.
  • Engage external auditors in technical accounting matters in a timely and comprehensive manner, and manage data request lists completely and on time.
  • Prepare management reports and analyses for the Global Leadership Team and other members of the finance organization.
  • Perform special projects and respond to ad hoc requests.
  • Support the Chief Accounting Officer with corporate-level financial reporting and analysis, divisional accounting and reporting, tax compliance, disclosure and planning, corporate system and process improvements, internal control compliance, and special projects.
  • Build strong working relationships and collaborate across the Global Leadership Team, FP&A, Divisional Finance, HR, and Legal.

Qualifications

  • CPA required.
  • Strong US GAAP background.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand internal and external audiences and adapt communication style as needed.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated through probing, thoughtful questions that ensure relevant information is known and incorporated into decision-making.
  • Ability to plan, multitask, collaborate, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Hands-on ability to see the big picture and think broadly while also delving into operational details.
  • International accounting experience is a plus.
  • Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Sage Fixed Assets, LeaseQuery, Planful, MS Business Central, and MS Dynamics is a plus.

Skills

CPA US GAAP Sage Fixed Assets LeaseQuery Planful MS Business Central MS Dynamics

Experience

7+ years of experience in public accounting.

Workplace

This position is based in Astoria, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York City.

The setting New York

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 160,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSAs; generous 401(k) contribution; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; professional development; and additional benefits. New employees are eligible to participate from their first day.

Culture

Steinway & Sons offers a workplace shaped by precision craftsmanship, musical heritage, and a shared commitment to exceptional piano making. Its distinctive environment brings together artisanal expertise and technical innovation, with an emphasis on meticulous attention to detail and the transmission of specialist skills.

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Steinway & Sons

Steinway & Sons Tax and Accounting Manager

Astoria, USA

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