Senior Manager - Expatriate Tax

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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.

Responsibilities

• Expatriate Tax Program Leadership
  • 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
• Policy and Advisory Support
  • Support implementation and maintenance of expatriate tax policies
  • Advise HR and business leaders on tax implications of international assignments
  • 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
  • Responsible for managing 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
  • Oversee annual compliance cycle, including timelines, data collection, and delivery of services
• Tax Equalization and Assignment Support
  • Oversee tax equalization and tax protection processes
  • Ensure consistent application of policies across all assignees
  • Provide guidance on complex scenarios, including multi-country assignments and equity compensation
  • Manage escalations and non-compliance
• 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.)
  • Coordinate 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
  • Coordinate and oversee invoicing
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business teams
  • Provide clear, practical guidance to stakeholders on expatriate tax requirements, processes, roles & responsibilities
  • 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

• 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on July 23, 2026.