Global Tax Compliance & Strategy Manager

Cesna Recruitment; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment in Reston, Virginia is seeking a senior tax professional to lead global tax compliance, strategy, and reporting across Federal, State, Local, and international jurisdictions. You will coordinate with external advisors, manage tax calendars, and ensure timely filings while maintaining SOX and IFRS controls.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in tax, CPA, and deep knowledge of international taxation, credits, and multistate issues; travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; CPA required; Masters in Taxation preferred.
• 6+ years of tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or industry.
• Big 4/public accounting or industry experience preparing/reviewing U.S. consolidated income tax returns for large multi-national corporations.
• In-depth understanding of international taxation (Form 5471, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII) and foreign tax credit; entity classification knowledge.
• Experience with multistate income, franchise, gross receipts, sales & use and property taxes; amended returns, Form 3115, NOL and credits.
• Strong global tax provision skills; IFRS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. possession taxation and Federal tax credits/incentives preferred.
• Less than 10% travel required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual tax compliance calendar (U.S. federal/state/local, foreign) and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare/review Federal, State, Local and international tax returns and related forms.
• Coordinate withholding/payroll tax returns and foreign indirect tax returns; track NOLs/credits.
• Prepare quarterly/annual tax provision under IFRS; review data and ensure correct journal entries.
• Manage external tax service providers, audits, and budget; allocate work in-house vs external.
• Support M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration; advise on tax risk.
• Evaluate tax credits/incentives; monitor new tax legislation and impact.
• Respond to IRS/state notices; coordinate responses with external advisors.
• Assist with SOX-related tax controls and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CPA required

Masters in Taxation preferred

Tools

Excel

One Source

SAP/HANA

Job description

Cesna Recruitment in Reston, Virginia is seeking a senior tax professional to lead global tax compliance, strategy, and reporting across Federal, State, Local, and international jurisdictions. You will coordinate with external advisors, manage tax calendars, and ensure timely filings while maintaining SOX and IFRS controls.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in tax, CPA, and deep knowledge of international taxation, credits, and multistate issues; travel is limited.