Associate Director, Tax

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company, is seeking an Associate Director, Tax to oversee federal, state, local and foreign tax compliance and the income tax provision under ASC 740. The role collaborates with finance, HR, legal, R&D and IT to drive strategic tax initiatives and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 9–12 years of US corporate tax experience, CPA, and strong Excel skills, with the ability to lead complex projects across time zones.

Qualifications

• 9–12 years of US corporate income tax experience in a Big Four and multinational tax department
• Extensive ASC 740 experience is required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business; CPA required; Master's in Taxation a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax provisions under ASC 740
• Prepare and review income tax returns and estimates
• Manage IRS/state tax notices, audits, and information requests
• Lead technical tax research and provide guidance to the team
• Direct tax forecast calculations and monthly accruals
• Lead major tax projects from planning through execution
• Ensure budgets, schedules and performance requirements are met
• Develop and mentor Tax team members
• Lead ad hoc projects (e.g., 382 studies) as needed

Skills

Highly organized

Self-starter

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time zone flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business

CPA

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

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Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to
transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing
life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no
therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading
therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.
Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development
advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and
neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development
laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to
serving patients worldwide. Please visit
www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com
for more information.

The Associate Director, Tax is a strategic position responsible for overseeing a variety of complex tax matters, including the management of federal, state, and local tax compliance and the income tax provision process. This role will provide leadership on day-to-day projects within the Tax team and will have the opportunity to collaborate with other functional groups, including finance, human resources, legal, R&D and IT, as well as external advisors.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations, review, supporting documentation, tax account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and other related filings.
• Manage and provide strategic direction for IRS and state income/franchise tax notices, audits, and information requests.
• Lead technical research on various tax issues and provide guidance to the team.
• Direct the preparation of tax account forecasts and monthly accruals.
• Lead and direct significant tax projects from planning through execution, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Develop and mentor members of the Tax team.
• Lead ad hoc/special projects (e.g., Section 382 study, credit study, etc.) as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of tax assignments in a fast-paced environment including being flexible to geographic time zones.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, meet deadlines, execute with accuracy and recognize when issues need escalation.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot table and vlookup.
• Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, in order to meet business demands.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Nine to twelve yearsof recent, progressive experience in US corporate income tax with a combination of Big Four and multinational corporate tax department experience.
• Extensive experience with ASC 740 is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• CPA required; Master's in Taxation is a plus.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $160,000.00 - $240,000.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.