Senior Manager of Tax Accounting

Overview

A Senior Tax Manager position is available, focusing on Direct Tax, based in Wilmington or remote with travel requirements. The role operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

This role reports to the U.S. Director of Tax and involves shaping the U.S. tax function's operations and evolution. It includes driving U.S. tax strategy, identifying planning opportunities, managing risk across domestic and international operations, overseeing compliance and reporting, leading tax accounting and provision activities under ASC 740, and collaborating with finance, business leaders, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive U.S. tax strategy and identify tax planning opportunities
• Manage risk across domestic and international tax operations
• Oversee core compliance and reporting activities
• Lead tax accounting and provision activities under ASC 740
• Partner with finance, business leaders, and global teams to provide guidance on complex tax matters
• Strengthen tax processes and controls
• Support business initiatives such as acquisitions and restructurings
• Contribute to building a scalable and efficient tax operating model
• Mentor and develop team members
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• In the first year, establish a post-acquisition U.S. tax framework, deliver annual provision and reporting cycles, enhance shareholder-related processes, and transition more work in-house from external partners

Requirements

• 10–15 years of U.S. corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Strong knowledge of C corporation and S corporation taxation, including compliance and planning
• Experience with ASC 740 tax provision and reporting
• Proven leadership skills with ability to lead teams, develop talent, and improve processes
• Ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly and in a business-friendly manner
• Experience with tax and ERP systems such as Corptax, Hyperion, Oracle, or SAP
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA and/or Master’s in Tax preferred
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $131,534.40 to $165,264.00, dependent on job location and individual experience
• Annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more
• Hybrid or remote work schedules may be available depending on business needs and local regulations

Location

• Wilmington, Delaware, USA, or remote with travel
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

This role offers an opportunity to influence a global business by building and improving tax functions while working cross-functionally with various teams.