Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s in Taxation or CPA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in progressively responsible and relevant finance or accounting positions, preferably with commercial, public-company experience in the life science industry.
• Ability to work independently and solve moderate to complex problems
• Detail oriented with good analytical skills
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of reliability and accurate work product
• Results-oriented, ability to prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
• Experience operating with candid transparency, professionalism, strong emotional intelligence, and the highest degree of integrity
• Experience in tax provision preparation and review
• General corporate tax knowledge including US federal and state income tax, and sales and use tax. Experience with international tax is beneficial
• Understanding of federal, international, and multi-state corporate income taxation and complex tax issues
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and control principles including GAAP and SOX
• Motivation as a self-starter, ability to show initiative/independence and drive to make important business contributions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, gain results and be goal oriented.
• Highly collaborative and perceptive and shows prudent analysis in problem solving.
• Skills with negotiating with business partners or management and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tax Provision Process: Oversee the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including the calculation of the effective tax rate, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and tax controls. Manage interaction with external tax provision preparation firm.
• Oversee Tax Compliance Process: Manage and oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns and ensure compliance with all tax regulations. Manage day-to-day interaction with external tax compliance firm.
• Indirect Tax compliance: Assist with developing and maintaining procedures for indirect taxes.
• Tax Planning: Assist Sr. Director Tax in strategic tax planning to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Provide Guidance to Internal Stakeholders: Support internal stakeholders on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate tax risks and ensure procedures are in place to deal with any tax issues that could arise.
• Execute federal, state, and global tax strategies based on company goals and objectives to minimize the Company’s effective tax rate.
• Oversee and/or prepare quarterly tax provisions, tax-related account reconciliations, return-to-provision, and tax footnote for 10K/10Q filings.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely and accurate submission of global tax returns including all US federal and state corporate income tax returns reports, and payments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance colleagues to lead effective reporting and financial planning.
• Develop tax forecasts to allow for tax planning and long-range projections of effective tax rates.
• Monitor U.S. and relevant global tax law changes and impact on returns and provision.
• Develop and maintain calculations and methodology to ensure accurate intercompany transactions and contracts, due diligence, and formation of new legal entities.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision and collaboration with tax contractors and consultants.
• Assist in due diligence for business development activities advising tax related matters.
• Oversee and/or prepare indirect tax calculations and filings including franchise taxes, VAT, sales & use tax, and San Diego personal property taxes.
• Effectively manage all tax audits.
• Evaluate ASC 740 (FIN 48) for uncertain tax positions.
• Ensure SOX 404 documentation reflects best practices and procedures for tax processes.
• Works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve department, company and personal goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international tax is beneficial.