The Tax Manager is critical in leading and executing processes within the finance function, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles, and maintaining controls over business transactions. This position is responsible for, but not limited to maintaining tax compliance, analyzing, reconciling, and preparing journal entries for ASC 740, managing Xeris daily treasury function, supporting SEC reporting, and adhering, documenting, and implementing internal controls. Our ideal candidate has at least five years of professional tax and accounting experience and has managerial experience, organized and an ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

• Assist with the preparation, review and filing of direct and indirect tax returns and other financial documents for U.S. and foreign jurisdictions
• Assist with the preparation of internal tax workpapers and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of ASC 740 calculations
• Research and resolve various direct and indirect tax correspondence received from jurisdictions
• Monitor changes in taxation regulations and ensure the companys compliance is up to date
• Manage treasury duties including but not limited to adequately maintaining appropriate cash levels, intercompany funding, liquidity management, process, and review daily and weekly cash disbursements
• Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures levels for cash management and treasury operations
• Manage the procure to pay process and implement efficiencies as needed. Respond promptly and thoroughly to the evolving needs of the business.
• Work with Finance and Finance Leadership to enhance cash forecasting and modeling
• Prepare certain financial statement disclosures
• Monitor and report on the performance of the tax and treasury functions
• Maintain effective internal controls over both tax and treasury functions
• Develop and manage direct reports
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and lead and/or support special projects as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelors Degree required; CPA preferred, not required
• Minimum 5 years in tax functions
• SOX 404 experience preferred, not required
• High level understanding of GAAP and internal controls - Sarbanes Oxley
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Proficiency in Navision a plus
• Competencies: Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Time Management, Independent Judgement, Excellent Interpersonal skills, Adaptability, People Management

Working Conditions

• Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary, to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel.
• This role is based in Xeris Chicago office and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. On-site requirements may change at managements discretion.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.