Senior Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting

Oversee compliance with ASC 740:

• Prepare and review global tax provisions, journal entries, and provision workpapers.
• Analyze tax accounting pronouncements and ensure compliance.

Manage global tax compliance:

• Supervise consultants preparing U.S. federal, state, and sales/use tax filings.
• Oversee preparation of non-U.S. tax filings.
• Maintain the global tax calendar and adherence to protocols.

Lead tax-related disclosures:

• Prepare tax footnotes for annual financial statements.
• Review and tie-out income tax footnotes in statutory accounts.

Internal Controls and Forecasting

Develop and maintain robust internal controls:

• Reconcile tax accounts globally on a quarterly basis.
• Report reconciliations to CFO and accounting teams.

Handle tax forecasting:

• Conduct variance analysis for U.S. income taxes.
• Present global variance analysis to stakeholders monthly.

Strategic Collaboration

Partner with legal teams on tax strategy:

• Consider tax implications for business initiatives or changes in tax law.
• Ensure accurate reporting of new business structures and tax positions.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and advisors for tax accounting and compliance matters.
• Manage audits and litigation related to U.S. federal or state taxes, and provide documentation for global audits as required.

Leadership and Oversight

Supervise U.S. tax operations team:

• Ensure accurate preparation of federal/state income tax filings and adjustments.
• Oversee return-to-provision adjustments for international subsidiaries.
• Direct external tax counsel and consultants on special projects, such as tax return preparation or litigation support.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
• Extensive experience in global/multinational tax operations.

Education:

• Advanced tax degree or law qualification (e.g., LLB).

Certifications:

• CPA ideal

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong foundation in ASC 740 and tax accounting for global operations.
• Proficiency in tax systems such as NetSuite and standard PC software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Familiarity with tax research tools and databases.

Analytical and Strategic Skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex tax laws, business periodicals, and professional journals.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or non-standard situations.
• Strong technical research skills to evaluate tax risks and opportunities.

Communication and Leadership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills:
• Ability to simplify and convey technical tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Effectively respond to inquiries from executives, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Strong leadership abilities:

• Capable of managing cross-functional teams and external advisors.
• Proven decision-making and risk assessment capabilities.