Senior Manager, Tax Accounting - APAC

sabre; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and performance-based-

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Strong retirement planning support

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Accounting - APAC to join our global Tax Accounting team in Bengaluru. You will lead direct tax compliance, US GAAP tax accounting (ASC 740), and local statutory audits for APAC entities, guiding tax strategy and risk management across the region.

You will drive BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two implementation, oversee tax controversies, and collaborate with legal, treasury, accounting and leadership globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of corporate direct tax experience with APAC focus.
• Experience leading a lean, high-performing tax team.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP ASC 740 and international direct tax frameworks.
• Proven track record managing audits and cross-border initiatives.
• Leadership across regional stakeholders and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes for APAC entities.
• Oversee direct income tax compliance across APAC jurisdictions and manage budgets.
• Direct tax authority audits, inquiries and controversy resolution.
• Operationalize BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and local statutory changes.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with legal, treasury, accounting and leadership across APAC and global HQ.
• Lead, mentor and develop the regional tax accounting team.

Skills

APAC tax experience

US GAAP ASC 740

Team leadership

Cross-border tax

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA/CA or Master's in Taxation

Job description

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Accounting - APAC to join our global Tax Accounting team, where innovation knows no borders. The Tax Accounting team ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance and strategic tax alignment across all international operations. By delivering precise financial guidance and robust tax risk management, the team protects corporate assets and supports sustainable global expansion. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As Senior Manager, Tax Accounting - APAC, you will lead direct tax compliance, US GAAP tax accounting (ASC 740), local statutory audits and tax controversy management for all entities across the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to the Global Senior Director of Tax Accounting, you will drive regional tax strategy, ensure strict regulatory adherence and build a high-performing tax function. This role requires technical expertise, strategic leadership and the ability to navigate complex cross-border tax environments.

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes for APAC legal entities, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Oversee direct income tax compliance across all APAC jurisdictions, ensuring timely, accurate statutory filings and disclosures while managing regional tax budgets.
• Direct tax authority audits, inquiries and controversy resolution across the region to proactively defend tax positions and mitigate exposure.
• Operationalize emerging tax regulations, including BEPS 2.0 / Pillar Two and local statutory changes, to maintain forward-looking compliance.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with legal, treasury, accounting and business leadership across APAC and global headquarters.
• Lead, mentor and develop the regional tax accounting team to build operational resilience and technical expertise.

What you'll bring

Required qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of corporate direct tax experience within a multinational enterprise or Big 4 firm, with deep APAC regional expertise.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a lean, high-performing tax team.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 740), local statutory reporting and international direct tax frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing complex tax controversies, audits and cross-border initiatives in challenging regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in managing regional stakeholders and driving alignment across global operations.

Preferred qualifications

• Active CPA, CA or Master's degree in Taxation.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.

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