Manager, Tax

Axway; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible work

Career development

Global culture perks

Job summary

Axway in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Tax Manager to own US direct and indirect tax compliance, while engaging with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to support strategic tax initiatives. The role also covers international tax matters, transfer pricing, and tax accounting within a global organization with a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate has about 5 years of corporate taxation/public accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA, MST, or progress toward a professional tax qualification is a plus.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in corporate taxation, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Exposure to sales and use tax, tax accounting, or tax audits is desirable.
• Experience working with external tax advisors.
• Exposure to international tax matters or transfer pricing is a plus, but not required.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• US Tax Compliance: Manage and coordinate US federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities.
• US Tax Compliance: Prepare and file corporate income tax returns.
• US Tax Compliance: Own sales and use tax compliance and other indirect tax obligations, as applicable.
• US Tax Compliance: Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the business.
• US Tax Compliance: Maintain and improve tax compliance processes and documentation.
• International Tax Support: Coordinate tax compliance activities for selected non-US jurisdictions in collaboration with local finance teams and external advisors.
• International Tax Support: Support corporate income tax, withholding tax, indirect tax, and other tax-related requirements where applicable.
• International Tax Support: Assist with monitoring of legislative developments across assigned jurisdictions.
• International Tax Support: Contribute to global tax processes and controls.
• Tax Audits and Tax Authority Relations: Coordinate and support tax audits conducted by federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Tax Audits and Tax Authority Relations: Prepare responses to tax notices, information requests, and administrative inquiries.
• Tax Audits and Tax Authority Relations: Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address tax controversies and audit matters.
• Tax Audits and Tax Authority Relations: Maintain appropriate documentation to support the Company's tax positions.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting: Support tax reporting processes.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting: Assist in the preparation and review of current and deferred tax calculations.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting: Collaborate with Finance and external auditors on tax-related reporting matters.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting: Support tax provision and tax account reconciliation processes.
• Transfer Pricing and International Projects: Support the Group Tax team with transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements.
• Transfer Pricing and International Projects: Assist in reviewing intercompany transactions and transfer pricing policies.
• Transfer Pricing and International Projects: Participate in transfer pricing analyses and documentation projects.
• Transfer Pricing and International Projects: Contribute to international tax initiatives affecting US operations.
• Strategic Projects and Business Support: Participate in corporate projects, business transformations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Projects and Business Support: Support tax-related aspects of acquisitions, integrations, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions.
• Strategic Projects and Business Support: Assist the Group Tax team in evaluating tax efficiency and effective tax rate improvement opportunities.
• Strategic Projects and Business Support: Provide practical tax support to Finance and business stakeholders on operational and strategic matters.

Skills

US tax compliance

Sales & use tax

Tax accounting

Tax audits

External advisors

International tax/transfer pricing

Excel & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA/MST or progress toward qualification

5 years corporate taxation/public accounting experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for our new Tax Manager to join Axway's team. Are you ready?

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our Finance organization in Phoenix, Arizona. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to own U.S. direct and Indirect tax compliance while gaining exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, business transformation projects, and M&A activities within a global organization. Reporting to the Group Tax team, the Tax Manager will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, external advisors, and business leaders to support tax compliance, tax reporting, audit management, and strategic tax initiatives across the Group.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite per Week

Responsibilities

US Tax Compliance

• Manage and coordinate US federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities.
• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns.
• Own sales and use tax compliance and other indirect tax obligations, as applicable.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the business.
• Maintain and improve tax compliance processes and documentation.

International Tax Support

• Coordinate tax compliance activities for selected non-US jurisdictions in collaboration with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Support corporate income tax, withholding tax, indirect tax, and other tax-related requirements where applicable.
• Assist with the monitoring of legislative developments across assigned jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of global tax processes and controls.

Tax Audits and Tax Authority Relations

• Coordinate and support tax audits conducted by federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Prepare responses to tax notices, information requests, and administrative inquiries.
• Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address tax controversies and audit matters.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support the Company's tax positions.

Tax Accounting and Reporting

• Support tax reporting processes.
• Assist in the preparation and review of current and deferred tax calculations.
• Collaborate with Finance and external auditors on tax-related reporting matters.
• Support tax provision and tax account reconciliation processes.

Transfer Pricing and International Projects

• Support the Group Tax team with transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements.
• Assist in reviewing intercompany transactions and transfer pricing policies.
• Participate in transfer pricing analyses and documentation projects.
• Contribute to international tax initiatives affecting US operations.

Strategic Projects and Business Support

• Participate in corporate projects, business transformations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support tax-related aspects of acquisitions, integrations, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist the Group Tax team in evaluating tax efficiency and effective tax rate improvement opportunities.
• Provide practical tax support to Finance and business stakeholders on operational and strategic matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA, MST, or progress toward a professional tax qualification is a plus.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in corporate taxation, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Exposure to sales and use tax, tax accounting, or tax audits is desirable.
• Experience working with external tax advisors.
• Exposure to international tax matters or transfer pricing is a plus, but not required.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across functions and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and desire to expand technical tax knowledge.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Company Overview

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to broaden your tax experience beyond traditional compliance activities.
• Exposure to US and international tax matters within a multinational organization.
• Participation in strategic projects, including business transformations and M&A activities.
• Close interaction with senior finance and tax leadership.
• Collaborative and supportive environment focused on professional development and growth.

Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.

As part of74Software, we're backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.

Why Axway?

At Axway, we believe we're better together. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.