Department: FinanceReports To: Corporate ControllerLocation: [Insert Location]
Position Summary
The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company's domestic and international tax compliance activities, including the coordination and compilation of financial information required for corporate tax returns, international tax filings, and other statutory reporting requirements.
This position will serve as the primary internal resource for tax-related matters, coordinating with external tax advisors, international finance teams, and government tax authorities. The role will also oversee transfer pricing compliance, support tax planning initiatives, assist with mergers and acquisitions, address ad hoc tax matters, and ensure the company meets its tax reporting and filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tax Compliance & Financial Information Compilation
Coordinate and manage the collection, preparation, and reconciliation of financial information required for annual corporate income tax returns.
Work with accounting and finance teams to compile supporting schedules, trial balances, general ledger details, and other financial information required by external tax advisors.
Review tax return workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Manage tax filing calendars and ensure all domestic and international tax deadlines are met.
Coordinate with external tax advisors to facilitate timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns.
2. International Tax Compliance
Manage international tax compliance requirements across the company's foreign subsidiaries and legal entities.
Coordinate the preparation and filing of foreign corporate income tax returns and other applicable statutory tax filings.
Monitor international tax developments and assess their potential impact on the company.
Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors to address international tax matters, including withholding taxes, foreign tax credits, and other cross-border tax considerations.
Support compliance with U.S. international tax requirements, including GILTI, Subpart F, and other applicable international tax provisions.
3. Transfer Pricing
Coordinate the preparation and periodic review of transfer pricing studies and supporting documentation.
Ensure intercompany transactions are appropriately documented and supported by transfer pricing policies.
Work with external tax advisors to evaluate intercompany pricing arrangements and ensure compliance with local country requirements.
Monitor intercompany transactions and identify potential transfer pricing risks or inconsistencies.
Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of transfer pricing policies across international entities.
4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Support
Support the company's acquisition activities by coordinating tax-related due diligence and identifying potential tax risks associated with prospective acquisitions.
Work with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and internal finance teams to evaluate tax implications of proposed transactions.
Compile and review historical tax information, tax returns, tax provisions, and other supporting documentation for acquisition targets.
Assist in evaluating tax implications of transaction structures and potential tax exposures.
Support post-acquisition tax integration, including incorporation of acquired entities into the company's tax compliance, reporting, and transfer pricing processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline tax structures and compliance requirements following acquisitions.
5. Tax Authority Inquiries & Ad Hoc Matters
Serve as the primary internal contact for tax-related inquiries from domestic and foreign tax authorities.
Coordinate responses to tax notices, audits, information requests, and other regulatory inquiries.
Gather and compile financial records, supporting documentation, and explanations requested by tax authorities.
Manage tax audits and…