Senior Manager, Tax

About the role

At NAVEX, we’re transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That’s real impact. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose — as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right. At NAVEX, we're looking for a strategic and collaborative tax leader who thrives in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Own NAVEX’s global tax function, including U.S. federal, state, and local income tax, international direct tax, and indirect tax compliance across a growing multinational footprint

• Lead tax strategy to optimize NAVEX’s tax structure, manage the effective tax rate, support transactions, and position the company for continued PE-backed growth and future liquidity events

• Oversee the ASC 740 tax provision process, ensuring accurate, supportable tax accounting and financial reporting

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities to deliver high-quality compliance, planning, and risk management

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, international expansion, legal entity design, cross-border transactions, and other tax-sensitive business decisions

• Lead international tax matters, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, Pillar Two readiness, and global tax planning as non-U.S. operations expand

• Monitor and assess tax law and regulatory developments, translating complex changes into practical business guidance

• Lead tax risk management activities, audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters

• Scale and modernize the tax function through process improvements, strong controls, technology enablement, and effective cross-functional leadership

• Provide strategic oversight of indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, VAT, and GST

• Lead tax risk management activities, audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Board, communicating complex tax issues with clarity and business focus

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

• CPA or MST preferred; equivalent experience considered

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant responsibility for U.S. corporate income tax and international tax matters

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740, corporate tax compliance, tax provision processes, and tax planning strategies

• Experience supporting multinational organizations with operations across multiple jurisdictions

• Meaningful exposure to indirect tax (sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and property tax) sufficient to own the compliance function directly, direct external resources with confidence, and develop a junior team member into a capable specialist over time

• High ownership orientation — you identify issues before they surface, come with recommendations rather than questions, and are comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean, high-trust finance organization

• Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical excellence, risk management, and commercial objectives

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and build trusted relationships

Qualifications

• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through

• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes

• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations

Benefits

Join us and help shape what’s next! What you’ll get:

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match

• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career

• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement

• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth

• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact

Pay

The starting pay for this role is $155,000 - $170,000 per annum with a 10% MBO.

Schedule

Hybrid role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success.