Overview
A technology-focused organization is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. This role reports directly to the VP of Tax and combines hands-on execution with strategic leadership to build an efficient, high-functioning tax department. The position offers significant autonomy, global exposure, and the opportunity to leverage modern technology and automation in tax operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day tax department operations, including account reconciliations, tax research, cash tax forecasting, and quarterly tax provision preparation.
- Oversee international tax and transfer pricing activities, including monitoring inter-company transactions and maintaining transfer pricing documentation.
- Co-manage global tax compliance by coordinating preparation, review, and timely filing of corporate income tax returns across approximately 12 countries, with a focus on UK and US entities.
- Drive tax automation initiatives by designing and implementing automated workflows for data collection, tax provisioning, and compliance reporting.
- Lead tax data and systems management, including implementing new tax provision software and acting as the tax department super-user for financial systems to support IFRS/ASC 740 and global reporting requirements.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison with external global tax advisors and regional accounting firms to ensure flawless and timely local statutory compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Technology, Legal, and HR teams to advise on tax implications of commercial decisions, including indirect tax matters such as VAT and Sales & Use tax.
Requirements
- 4–7 years of progressive corporate tax experience in a regional or Big 4 public accounting firm or a multinational in-house corporate tax department.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative, proactive approach to communication and teamwork.
- Experience with multi-entity corporate structures and cross-border transactions, and a solid understanding of corporate income tax and US GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
- Proven ability to use data tools and technology to optimize accounting or tax workflows and automate repetitive processes.
- Familiarity with corporate tax software and advanced data analytics and automation tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional credentials such as CPA, MST, or equivalent.
- Understanding of tax implications and risks related to M&A transactions.
- Experience in the technology sector.
- Strong conceptual knowledge of indirect tax frameworks (VAT/GST and US Sales & Use tax).
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual On-Target Earnings (Base + Bonus): $128,480 - $160,600.
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible working hours, work-from-home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self-development.
- Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers.
- Employee assistance programs, annual wellness allowance, life insurance, disability benefits, retirement/pension programs, mobile phone and education allowances.
Location
This role involves managing tax compliance and operations across multiple countries, with a strong focus on UK and US tax law. Specific location details are not provided but global exposure is a key component of the position.