Overview
This role involves shaping high-impact international M&A tax strategies that drive business value within a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The position is part of the Corporate Tax team, supporting strategic tax operations across a global footprint.
The International Tax Manager (M&A) role is based remotely with a preference for candidates located on the U.S. East Coast due to time zone alignment. The work arrangement is flexible, offering remote or hybrid options.
Responsibilities
- Develop, model, and implement efficient tax structures related to ongoing deal activity.
- Manage complex tax projects including cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and legal entity rationalization.
- Evaluate and quantify tax impacts under multiple transaction scenarios, including basis step-ups, attribute usage, and structural implications.
- Support comprehensive tax due diligence by collecting and analyzing target-company financial, tax, and operational data to identify exposures and opportunities.
- Assist with M&A-related tax compliance and reporting requirements throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Prepare documentation, memoranda, reports, and presentations for complex M&A tax matters.
- Collaborate closely with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and external advisors to ensure aligned and effective project execution.
- Support post-acquisition or post-divestiture tax integration activities to ensure proper reporting and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of U.S. international tax experience from a public accounting firm, law firm, or large multinational corporation; public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience managing the implementation of cross-border tax projects and working with cross-functional stakeholders such as legal, accounting, and treasury; M&A context experience is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. international tax principles and calculations, including Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, and Section 163(j).
- Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax rules related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Experience using ERP systems or accounting tools such as SAP or Oracle.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex tax topics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm supporting cross-border M&A transactions.
- Experience with international tax planning or cross-border integration activities.
- Familiarity with legal entity rationalization or internal restructuring initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $162,912 to $203,640 annually.
- Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a global, innovation-driven organization.
- Flexible remote work environment with East Coast collaboration.
- Supportive leadership committed to mentorship and career development.
Location
- Remote position with preference for candidates located on the U.S. East Coast due to time zone considerations.
- Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements available.