Senior Manager, Tax

Senior Manager of Tax

A Brief Overview

• Oversee preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.
• Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive tax planning strategies.
• Manage indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property taxes, and international reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the organization.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and internal controls within the tax function.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowance analysis, and uncertain tax position (FIN 48) assessments.
• Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive tax planning strategies to optimize the company's global tax position.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IRS, state, and local tax audits and inquiries, managing audit strategy, responses, and documentation in coordination with external advisors.
• Oversee the management of indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property taxes, and international reporting requirements including transfer pricing documentation.
• Maintain relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Implement best practices, process improvements, and internal controls within the tax function.
• Support transfer pricing policies and intercompany arrangements while ensuring compliance with international tax concepts including BEPS, GILTI, FDII, and Pillar Two requirements.
• Monitor tax payments, refunds, and estimated tax requirements across jurisdictions, coordinating cash tax forecasting and ensuring optimal liquidity management.
• Conduct highly engaged team management, recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing tax professionals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

How You'll Be Successful

• Proven ability to effectively motivate, engage, and foster growth within direct and indirect reports.
• Proven ability to hold themselves and direct and indirect reports accountable to a high standard of performance and results.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with customers, peers, and management.
• Buils and maintains strategic partnerships across departments, external stakeholders, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to achieve organizational tax objectives.
• Consistently meets or exceeds tax compliance goals and KPIs while managing multiple complex tax matters and initiatives within established timelines and budgets.
• Leverages strong interpersonal skills to motivate team members, gain stakeholder buy-in, and drive positive organizational change through strategic tax communication.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of tax best practices, ASC 740, transfer pricing, audit management, and international tax regulations at a senior management level.
• Develops and implements strategic tax vision, goals, and initiatives that align with organizational objectives and drive measurable business outcomes.
• Exercises sound decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, particularly during tax audits, controversies, and sensitive compliance matters.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience required.
• Experience effectively managing and leading team and department success required.
• CPA or MST preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including managing audits and tax controversy matters required.
• 5+ years of experience in ASC 740 and corporate tax compliance required.
• Experience in a multinational corporation.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations required.
• Familiarity with international tax concepts (BEPS, transfer pricing, GILTI, FDII, Pillar Two) preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and tax provision/compliance software.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with reporting tools.
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).