Tax Manager

About the role

The Tax Manager, US & Americas plays a crucial role in SimCorp's global tax team, focusing on tax and transfer pricing compliance and strategy across all 40+ SimCorp entities worldwide. Based in the US office in New York, this role serves as the primary US tax subject matter expert, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while providing strategic advisory support to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance:
  • Manage US federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance, including tax return preparation and estimated payments with support from external advisors.
  • Monitor compliance deadlines and ensure timely, accurate filings across all relevant jurisdictions.
  • Deliver quarterly and year-end tax reporting under IFRS with the local finance team.
  • Maintain and improve processes to support efficient tax compliance operations.
  • Oversee tax matters for other Americas markets, coordinating with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Tax Advisory:
  • Serve as the go-to US tax advisor for internal stakeholders across Group Finance, business units, and legal teams.
  • Provide guidance on US and Americas tax implications of business transactions, restructurings, intercompany arrangements, and new market entries.
  • Collaborate with the Global Tax Team on cross-border and transfer pricing matters affecting US and Americas entities.
  • Research and advise on legislative and regulatory changes impacting SimCorp’s US and Americas tax position.
• Tax Audits & Risk Management:
  • Manage US federal and state tax audits and audits in the Americas region, coordinating with external advisors and internal finance teams.
  • Assess and monitor US and Americas tax risks, including analysis of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) to ensure accurate disclosure in financial statements.
  • Maintain a strong control environment around US and Americas tax processes and documentation.
• External Tax Service Providers:
  • Oversee and manage relationships with US and Americas external tax advisors, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
  • Liaise with statutory auditors on US and Americas tax matters and support audit sign-offs.
  • Stay current with US tax law developments and proactively communicate relevant changes to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of US corporate tax experience in industry and/or a public accounting firm, with exposure to multinational groups.
• Relevant education such as CPA, JD, or a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field; MST is a plus.
• Prior experience working in or with a global organization is highly valued.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax, and familiarity with indirect taxes.
• Good understanding of international tax principles.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance processes end-to-end and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
• Strong advisory mindset with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• Proactive and ownership-driven approach — you identify issues and drive improvements without being asked.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across finance, legal, and business teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
• Good general accounting and financial reporting knowledge; experience with ERP and financial systems is a plus.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and other MS Office tools; experience with tax technology platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of US corporate tax experience in industry and/or a public accounting firm, with exposure to multinational groups.
• Relevant education such as CPA, JD, or a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field; MST is a plus.
• Prior experience working in or with a global organization is highly valued.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax, and familiarity with indirect taxes.
• Good understanding of international tax principles.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance processes end-to-end and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
• Strong advisory mindset with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• Proactive and ownership-driven approach — you identify issues and drive improvements without being asked.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across finance, legal, and business teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
• Good general accounting and financial reporting knowledge; experience with ERP and financial systems is a plus.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and other MS Office tools; experience with tax technology platforms is a plus.

Skills

• US federal and state corporate income tax expertise.
• Familiarity with indirect taxes.
• International tax principles.
• Ability to manage tax compliance processes end-to-end.
• Strong advisory mindset.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• General accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• MS Excel, Word, and other MS Office tools proficiency.
• Experience with tax technology platforms.

Benefits

• An attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension.
• Extensive work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.
• Global hybrid policy with the option to work from the office two days each week and remotely on other days.
• Salary range for this position is $141,360 - $194,370 USD for New York City.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Health care, leave, and retirement plans.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $141,360 - $194,370 USD.

Schedule

Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

Application Instructions

Please send your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. Only applications sent through our system will be processed. For any questions, please contact Jimena Ramirez, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at jimena.ramirez@simcorp.com.