Global Tax Manager — Compliance, Planning & Audits

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Pasadena or San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead global tax provision, corporate income tax filings, and strategic planning.

You will partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and SOX controls in a fast-paced biotech environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on, analytical skills, 5+ years of tax experience, and strong ASC 740 knowledge to manage US federal/state taxes, VAT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• CPA and/or Master’s in Business Taxation, Taxation, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax compliance.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, extensions, estimated payments, and related compliance activities.
• Experience working with third-party tax service providers or external advisors.
• Working knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, property tax, or similar tax areas.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax inquiries, documentation of tax positions, and internal control processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review global tax provision and footnote disclosures in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage and review all aspects of US federal, state and foreign corporate income taxes prepared by third-party service providers.
• Prepare, review and/or manage indirect taxes (e.g. Sales and Use tax, VAT/GST, property taxes).
• Manage third party service providers (R&D credits, nexus, transfer pricing, structuring).
• Assist with tax audits and other tax-related inquiries.
• Document policies, tax positions, calculations.
• Maintain internal controls to comply with SOX regulations.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Master’s in Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Pasadena or San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead global tax provision, corporate income tax filings, and strategic planning.

You will partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and SOX controls in a fast-paced biotech environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on, analytical skills, 5+ years of tax experience, and strong ASC 740 knowledge to manage US federal/state taxes, VAT