Tax Senior Manager

Overview

This role is for a Tax Senior Manager responsible for leading tax staff and managing all aspects of global tax accounting, reporting, planning, and compliance. The position involves partnering with finance, legal, and business unit leaders to manage tax risk and implement strategies that minimize tax expenses and liabilities across a growing global portfolio. The role emphasizes the use of AI-powered tools and intelligent automation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and insight in global tax operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee tax staff ensuring proper segregation of duties.
• Provide coaching, continuous feedback, and leadership development to elevate team skills and performance.
• Consult with business unit leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Sales Operations, Partnerships, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A to align tax strategies with organizational goals.
• Develop long-term functional standards, policies, and procedures to guide the global tax team.

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage compliance and risk mitigation across 90+ international markets and 15 entities.
• Direct execution of all tax compliance and provision requirements.
• Perform detailed reviews of annual and interim global tax provisions, account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740.
• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements affecting income taxes.
• Partner with external tax advisors worldwide to ensure adherence to local regulations and cultural nuances.

Tax Planning & M&A

• Collaborate with finance leadership and external advisors to identify and prioritize global tax planning strategies.
• Review tax guidance on growth initiatives including international expansion, new product introductions, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Manage complex tax issues and their financial impacts alongside the Senior Director of Tax.

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

• Execute SOX controls related to tax, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Maintain tax policies and procedures documentation aligned with the COSO framework.
• Support the annual SOX risk assessment process in coordination with Internal Audit.

Digital Transformation & AI-Enabled Leadership

• Pilot, evaluate, and integrate AI tools into tax workflows to improve research and drafting.
• Identify and implement scalable automation solutions such as Alteryx, RPA, Claude, and tax technology platforms.
• Manage tax technology solutions including ONESOURCE and Avalara, and data analytics platforms.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Active CPA designation.
• 8+ years of relevant corporate tax experience, including experience at Big 4 firms and/or public companies.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of direct people management experience, including supervising managers.
• Extensive experience in global tax strategy and managing complexities of global scaling.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions and interim disclosures.
• Advanced understanding of complex corporate tax and accounting principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with reliable high-speed internet.
• Master’s degree in Taxation (MST) or JD with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant background in public accounting, preferably Big 4.
• Active involvement in professional tax organizations.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 10% for customer meetings and internal events.
• Reliable internet access required for remote work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in the US: $133,000 - $214,000.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units granted at hire.
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package.

Salary offers will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Location

Remote work is supported within the employee's country of employment, with flexibility to work from an office or remotely.