Global Corporate Tax Leader — Compliance & Strategy

Eppendorf; Enfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eppendorf AG seeks a seasoned corporate tax professional to lead multi-jurisdictional compliance and tax accounting. You will prepare U.S. federal and multi-state returns, manage audits, and oversee tax engine activities in SAP. A CPA/CA is preferred with 8+ years in tax roles.

You will coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Operations on strategic initiatives, ensure accurate provisions, and support global tax planning. This is a full-time on-site role based in Enfield, CT.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations and complex tax compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax; CPA/CA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax regulations and consolidated returns.
• Experience with tax audits and responses; international tax exposure preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP and CorpTax experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multi-jurisdictional corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and tax support.
• Prepare and file U.S. federal corporate income tax returns (Form 1120, 5471, 1118, 899x) and multi-state returns.
• Record tax payments and maintain general ledger reconciliations; prepare year-end provisions.
• Manage federal, state and local tax audits, inquiries and notices; coordinate responses and resolutions.
• Oversee sales and use tax, Canadian GST/HST, property tax returns and FBAR/Form 1042.
• Oversee SAP tax engine updates, changes and migrations.
• Analyze regulatory changes and support strategic initiatives with controls and documentation.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Tax planning

Audit support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

CorpTax

SAP

Job description

How you can make an impact

• Take ownership of multi‑jurisdictional corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and tax support for strategic initiatives and transactions in a hands‑on manager role.

• Prepare and file U.S. federal corporate income tax returns for the group, including Forms 1120, 5471, 1118 and the 899x series, as well as multi‑state income and franchise tax returns.

• Record tax payments via journal entries, maintain accurate general ledger reconciliations and prepare year‑end tax provisions for the U.S. consolidated group and Canadian entity.

• Manage federal, state and local tax audits, inquiries, notices and other tax matters, coordinating responses and negotiating resolutions where needed.

• Oversee preparation and filing of sales & use tax returns, Canadian GST/HST returns, property tax returns and annual filings such as FBAR and Form 1042.

• Oversee the SAP tax engine, assisting with updates, changes and migrations, and ensuring that tax settings and processes support accurate and efficient compliance.

• Analyze legislative and regulatory changes for their impact on the business; partner with Finance, Legal, Operations and other functions to support strategic initiatives and transactions, and develop and maintain effective tax controls, processes and documentation.

What sets you apart

• Bringing at least 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, gained in public accounting, a corporate tax department or a mix of both.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex organizations with multiple entities, business lines or jurisdictions, and managing tax compliance, tax accounting and tax planning responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field; a CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate federal and state income tax regulations and expertise in consolidated federal and multi‑state tax return preparation.

• Experience supporting federal and state tax audits, handling inquiries and notices, and resolving complex tax issues.

• Exposure to international tax topics and foreign source income is preferred, along with familiarity with Canadian tax requirements

• Comfortable working with MS Office Suite and tax/compliance tools; experience with CorpTax and SAP is preferred. You bring a detail‑oriented, structured working style and strong communication skills, enabling you to explain tax impacts clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

What we offer

• We value your expertise. A competitive compensation package with an annual base salary of $115k - $125k.

• Purpose and impact. Your work ensures tax integrity and supports strategic decisions in a company dedicated to improving human living conditions through life science solutions.

• Comprehensive benefits. A competitive total rewards package, including health, financial and education benefits, supports you in different stages of life.

• Professional growth. Opportunities to deepen your expertise in domestic and international tax, systems (e.g. SAP) and strategic projects, and to progress in finance leadership within a global organization.

• Collaborative environment. Close partnership with Finance, Legal, Operations and global colleagues in a culture that values integrity, clear communication and continuous improvement.