Sr. Manager, Tax

Department: FinanceReports To: Corporate ControllerLocation: [Insert Location]

Position Summary
The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company's domestic and international tax compliance activities, including the coordination and compilation of financial information required for corporate tax returns, international tax filings, and other statutory reporting requirements.
This position will serve as the primary internal resource for tax-related matters, coordinating with external tax advisors, international finance teams, and government tax authorities. The role will also oversee transfer pricing compliance, support tax planning initiatives, assist with mergers and acquisitions, address ad hoc tax matters, and ensure the company meets its tax reporting and filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Tax Compliance & Financial Information Compilation

Coordinate and manage the collection, preparation, and reconciliation of financial information required for annual corporate income tax returns.
Work with accounting and finance teams to compile supporting schedules, trial balances, general ledger details, and other financial information required by external tax advisors.
Review tax return workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Manage tax filing calendars and ensure all domestic and international tax deadlines are met.
Coordinate with external tax advisors to facilitate timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns.

2. International Tax Compliance

Manage international tax compliance requirements across the company's foreign subsidiaries and legal entities.
Coordinate the preparation and filing of foreign corporate income tax returns and other applicable statutory tax filings.
Monitor international tax developments and assess their potential impact on the company.
Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors to address international tax matters, including withholding taxes, foreign tax credits, and other cross-border tax considerations.
Support compliance with U.S. international tax requirements, including GILTI, Subpart F, and other applicable international tax provisions.

3. Transfer Pricing

Coordinate the preparation and periodic review of transfer pricing studies and supporting documentation.
Ensure intercompany transactions are appropriately documented and supported by transfer pricing policies.
Work with external tax advisors to evaluate intercompany pricing arrangements and ensure compliance with local country requirements.
Monitor intercompany transactions and identify potential transfer pricing risks or inconsistencies.
Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of transfer pricing policies across international entities.

4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Support

Support the company's acquisition activities by coordinating tax-related due diligence and identifying potential tax risks associated with prospective acquisitions.
Work with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and internal finance teams to evaluate tax implications of proposed transactions.
Compile and review historical tax information, tax returns, tax provisions, and other supporting documentation for acquisition targets.
Assist in evaluating tax implications of transaction structures and potential tax exposures.
Support post-acquisition tax integration, including incorporation of acquired entities into the company's tax compliance, reporting, and transfer pricing processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline tax structures and compliance requirements following acquisitions.

5. Tax Authority Inquiries & Ad Hoc Matters

Serve as the primary internal contact for tax-related inquiries from domestic and foreign tax authorities.
Coordinate responses to tax notices, audits, information requests, and other regulatory inquiries.
Gather and compile financial records, supporting documentation, and explanations requested by tax authorities.
Manage tax audits and examinations in coordination with external tax advisors and local finance teams.
Research and resolve ad hoc tax questions and issues arising from business operations, accounting activities, and international transactions.

6. Tax Accounting & Process Improvement

Assist with the preparation and review of tax provisions and tax-related accounting entries.
Reconcile tax accounts and investigate significant variances between book and tax reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes, reporting accuracy, and coordination with external advisors.
Maintain organized tax documentation, workpapers, and supporting records for all legal entities.
Support finance and accounting teams on the tax implications of business transactions and operational changes.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation preferred.
CPA preferred.
7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, preferably within a multinational organization or public accounting firm.
Strong experience coordinating corporate income tax return preparation and managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax requirements and international tax compliance.
Experience with international tax matters, including GILTI, Subpart F, withholding taxes, and foreign subsidiary reporting.
Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations, documentation requirements, and intercompany transactions.
Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration preferred.
Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and responding to tax authority inquiries and audits.
Strong financial accounting skills, including the ability to analyze general ledger activity, trial balances, and financial statements.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Key Competencies

Ability to independently manage multiple tax compliance deadlines and projects.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial and tax information.
Effective communication skills when working with internal finance teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.
Ability to research tax issues and identify when external tax expertise is required.
Proactive approach to identifying tax risks and improving compliance processes.