Global Tax Manager — GILTI, Transfer Pricing & Compliance

Cognex Corporation; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Annual bonus and stock options

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cognex Corporation, headquartered near Boston, is seeking a Tax Manager to join our finance team. You will lead US federal/state tax compliance, coordinate with international tax, and drive tax planning and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities include quarterly forecast and year-end tax accounting, transfer pricing analysis, and audits. Strong Excel and tax software experience, with CPA or MST preferred, are desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MST preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in global publicly traded companies and Big Four.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with tax software and transfer pricing is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to partner with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly forecast and year-end tax accounting computations with global scope.
• Assist in tax planning, M&A, and corporate initiatives.
• Lead US federal/state tax compliance and controversy management.
• Oversee transfer pricing analysis and monitor tax legislation impact.
• Promote AI-driven tax planning opportunities with the tax team.

Skills

US GAAP ASC 740

Corporate tax compliance

GILTI/FDII familiarity

Transfer pricing basics

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Thomson Reuters OneSource Provision

Job description

Cognex Corporation, headquartered near Boston, is seeking a Tax Manager to join our finance team. You will lead US federal/state tax compliance, coordinate with international tax, and drive tax planning and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities include quarterly forecast and year-end tax accounting, transfer pricing analysis, and audits. Strong Excel and tax software experience, with CPA or MST preferred, are desirable for this role.