International Tax Manager

The ESAB Group Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 129,250 - 150,724; Full time

Job summary

The ESAB Group Inc. is looking for an International Tax Manager to manage and update international tax calculations related to the U.S. income tax provision. This role will involve preparing federal international calculations, ensuring compliance, and supporting tax-related aspects of M&A activities.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax, CPA certification, and a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in North Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing U.S. international calculations and compliance projects.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update international tax calculations for the U.S. income tax provision.
• Prepare U.S. federal international calculations for tax returns.
• Support international tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to think strategically

Experience with global tax matters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax

Master’s degree preferred

CPA certification

Tools

OneSource suite

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Overview

The International Tax Manager will manage and update the international tax calculations of the U.S. income tax provision, with expertise on earnings and profits, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, foreign tax credits, Pillar II and cash repatriation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal international calculations for the tax return by gathering, validating and analyzing data from business units, using the existing International Tax model, and analyzing filing requirements.
• Assist with management and preparation of U.S. international compliance in the federal tax return to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns in coordination with the federal tax senior, and maintain the compliance tax reporting calendar.
• Review U.S. informational returns (5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, and 8900 series) prepared by third‑party tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Support the international tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including due diligence, transaction structuring, modeling of tax impacts (E&P, FTC, GILTI/SubpartF), and post‑transaction integration, including initial assessment of provision and compliance aspects.
• Assist with analyzing Pillar2 global minimum tax requirements to ensure compliance with Pillar2 rules by monitoring developments, calculating effective tax rates, and assessing the impact on the company’s tax position.
• Manage and support international tax controversy matters, including responding to audits, inquiries, and information requests from global tax authorities, and coordinating with external advisors to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Analyze business forecasts to update projections and assess foreign inclusions.
• Conduct technical research on U.S. international tax laws, regulations, and legislative developments, and evaluate their impact on the company.
• Support tax planning, modeling, and provision activities through quantitative analysis and development of tax models.
• Assist the Director of International Tax and Planning in creating, testing, and documenting internal controls and tax policies.
• Support ad‑hoc projects assigned by leadership and assist others when needed.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives to enhance accuracy and streamline U.S. international tax processes.
• Contribute to strategic tax planning initiatives through technical research and quantitative analyses, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex transactions, and prepare technical memoranda documenting tax positions and conclusions.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory tax developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Develop effective working relationships with non‑tax counterparts in finance, legal, and treasury.
• Exhibit project management and self‑management, communication and teaming skills.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for achieving goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing U.S. international calculations, U.S. federal international compliance teams, and tax planning projects with a Big4 accounting firm.
• Experience with global tax matters.
• Experience with base‑level transfer pricing concepts (Principal structure, Limited Risk Distributor, Contract Manufacturer, etc.).
• Experience in data analytics systems (Alteryx, Tableau, Excel).
• Experience with ERP and consolidation tools.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Proficient in OneSource suite of products preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize and meet deadlines, and contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, people, and organizational skills.
• Ability to think strategically with excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Skilled in synthesizing data and distilling key points.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $129,250.00 - $150,724.00.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the N. Bethesda, MD office.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of sex, color, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), religion, military/veteran status, national origin, marital status, family or caregiver responsibilities, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.