Senior Manager - Expatriate Tax
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Manager – Expatriate Tax to lead our global expatriate tax program. This role is responsible for overseeing tax compliance, policy, and advisory services related to cross-border employee assignments, while working within a hybrid operating model that combines internal leadership with external service providers. The Sr. Manager will partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leadership to ensure expatriate tax matters are handled in a consistent, compliant, and practical way that supports our global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall expatriate tax program, including policy oversight, compliance coordination, and stakeholder support
Ensure consistent and practical application of expatriate tax policies across all regions
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex expatriate tax matters and escalations
Advisory support implementation and maintenance of expatriate tax policies
Provide guidance on assignment staff planning that balances business needs and skill availability with tax-efficient strategies (e.g., short-term vs. long-term assignments, home/host country tax treaties, etc.)
Provide policy exception management
Compliance Oversight
Manage the external tax provider to ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of individual tax filings for international assignees and other employees authorized for tax services
Annual compliance cycle, including timelines, data collection, and delivery of services
Payroll, Accounting and Reporting Coordination
Partner with Payroll and Accounting to ensure appropriate handling of expatriate compensation and benefits
Monitor processes between internal functions and the external tax provider to ensure effective handovers of data to support accurate and timely execution (e.g., Shadow payroll communications, compensation collection process, reporting, etc.)
Coordination of tax equalization settlement payments, collections, and tracking to completion
Vendor Management
Manage relationships with external expatriate tax service provider
Oversee service delivery, timelines, and quality of work
Address and resolve service issues and identify opportunities for improvement
Invoice coordination and oversight
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business teams
Provide clear, practical guidance to stakeholders on expatriate tax
Support cross-functional coordination to ensure effective program execution
Support the development of Expatriate Tax education resources
Risk Management and Process Improvement
Identify and manage risks associated with cross-border employee activity
Support processes for tracking and managing short-term business travel and remote work, as applicable
Drive continuous improvement in expatriate tax processes to elevate service delivery, strengthen quality, and support audit excellence
Financial Oversight
Monitor costs associated with expatriate tax services and assignments
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Provide reporting and insights on program activity and cost drivers, including regular communication on outstanding tax equalization liabilities
Requirements
8+ years of experience in expatriate tax, global mobility tax, or international individual tax
Strong knowledge of tax equalization, cross-border taxation, and global payroll considerations
Experience working with external tax service providers
CPA, JD, or equivalent preferred
Skills And Competencies
Strong technical expertise in expatriate tax
Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and practical way
Experience working across HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global environment
Benefits
Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $133,500.00 to $233,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.