Manager, US Tax

Job Description

The Takeda Tax Manager will support U.S. tax reporting, direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and controversy activities while driving continuous process improvement through the effective use of tax technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.

This role ensures accurate and timely reporting of federal and state income/franchise and indirect tax obligations (e.g., sales/use, personal property), while supporting US audits and projects.

• Reviews and manages working papers, schedules, reports/memos, tax returns, and other items related to accounting for income taxes and tax returns necessary to comply with tax regulations.
• Supports the preparation and review of the quarterly/annual US income tax provisions, developing tax provision workplans and ensuring SOX compliance.
• Ensures accuracy of the work product provided to external auditors for quarterly / annual review.
• Reviews and manages work related to US income tax compliance (estimates, extensions & returns).
• Affords assistance in preparing and reviewing documentation and responses for state and federal tax controversy.
• Affords assistance in managing outsourced indirect tax compliance, including oversight of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings; coordination with external service providers; audits and resolution of notices and compliance issues.
• Evaluates and leverages tax technology tools, data analytics platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.
• Co-supervises, mentors and develops staff of highly skilled professionals plus management of contractor positions.
• Affords assistance in monitoring changes in tax laws and assessing their impact on the organization.
• Conducts technical tax research and documents conclusions on complex tax matters.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Tax compliance
• Tax reporting and provision
• Tax analysis and research
• Audit and regulatory support
• People management

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Required: BS/BA in accounting/finance, CPA or MS in Taxation preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of U.S corporate federal and state tax law
• Proficiency in tax research tools
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• High attention to detail, ability to assist on multiple workstreams
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members both in US tax and other groups across Takeda.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hybrid work schedule
• This role requires an onsite presence of at least 8 days per month, therefore candidates must live within a commutable distance of Takeda offices located in Exton, PA or Bannockburn, IL.
• Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary