Description:
Tax Manager
About the Opportunity
Join a large, globally integrated manufacturing organization with complex international operations and supply chains. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical aspects of the company’s tax function, including global compliance, tax provision, transfer pricing, and strategic planning.
The Tax Manager will play a key leadership role in overseeing domestic and international tax matters, partnering closely with finance and business leadership to manage risk and optimize the company’s global tax position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional seeking broad ownership, technical depth, and exposure to cross-border operations and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and international tax returns, including income tax, franchise tax, and indirect taxes (VAT/GST)
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740 / IAS 12
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax accounting and reporting
Tax Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize effective tax rate (ETR) and manage global cash taxes
- Lead global transfer pricing strategy, including documentation, modeling, and intercompany agreements
- Support tax planning related to capital investments, restructuring, and cross-border transactions
Transfer Pricing & International Tax
- Oversee and defend transfer pricing policies across global operations involving tangible goods and services
- Ensure compliance with OECD guidelines and global documentation requirements
- Support intercompany transaction structuring and analysis
Risk Management & Audits
- Manage tax audits and examinations with domestic and international tax authorities
- Coordinate responses and defense strategies with internal stakeholders and external advisors
- Monitor global tax law changes (e.g., BEPS, Pillar Two) and assess impacts on the organization
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members and/or direct reports
- Establish performance expectations and support team development
- Drive process improvements within the tax function to increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Partner cross-functionally with finance leadership and business stakeholders
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience in a corporate, manufacturing, or public accounting environment (Big 4 preferred)
- Strong expertise in ASC 740 (tax provision) and transfer pricing
- Experience with U.S. federal/state and international tax matters
Preferred:
- CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation
- Experience supporting multinational operations