Senior Tax Manager

Western Union; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

401K Plan

Job summary

Western Union is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a hybrid role based in Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA. The position leads a small tax team, reviews federal and state tax returns, and coordinates external preparers.

The role requires a CPA and 8+ years of tax experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of tax software packages. The candidate will manage quarterly payments, assist with tax provisions, and develop new processes.

Qualifications

• Eight plus years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s in accounting/tax preferred; CPA preferred.
• Experience using tax software (CorpTax, OneSource, Longview) and Oracle/HFM.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare U.S. Federal/state tax return workpapers.
• Manage and develop 1–2 direct reports and mentor the tax team.
• Coordinate return preparation with external preparers and manage quarterly payments.
• Assist with tax provision reporting and document calculations.
• Research technical tax topics for executives and implement new processes.

Skills

Tax experience

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Tax (preferred)

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

CorpTax

OneSource

Longview

Oracle/HFM

Job description

Senior Tax Manager – Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Role Responsibilities

• Review and/or prepare supporting workpaper calculations for U.S. Federal and state income tax returns.
• Manage and develop 1-2 direct reports, and mentor other tax department professionals.
• Manage and coordinate return preparation with external tax preparers.
• Manage and review quarterly tax payments and provide cash-tax modeling to the executive team.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision reporting, including reviewing and/or preparing calculations and technical documentation of provision calculations for assigned U.S. entities.
• Review and analyze all books to tax differences for assigned U.S. entities and reconcile the differences between provision and return.
• Communicate with business unit personnel and leaders to obtain information necessary to prepare US tax filings.
• Assist with other tax projects including but not limited to tax basis in subsidiaries, tax account reconciliation, utilization of tax credits and NOL’s and preparing responses to federal and state audit inquiries.
• Research and communicate to executives on technical tax topics as needed.
• Develop, recommend and implement new processes and procedures.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in tax at a large public accounting firm and/or a large, U.S. multi-national company.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in accounting/tax preferred.
• CPA license is preferred.
• Experience managing and developing other tax professionals required.
• Experience using tax reporting software (CorpTax, OneSource, Longview, etc.) and Oracle/HFM strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, Alteryx and Ai experience is a strong plus.
• Energetic and self-motivated team player.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving.
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive, responsive and resourceful.
• Highly flexible and motivated individual with an ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with their direct manager as well as all levels within the organization, industry and community.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• *Applicants must be based in Denver or Atlanta or willing to relocate to Denver or Atlanta to work from the Denver or Atlanta office a minimum of three days a week. Western Union will not assist with relocation costs for this position.

Workplace Option

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Location

7001 E. Belleview Ave Denver, CO 80237 (preferred)

5 Concourse Pkwy NE, Suite 2300 Atlanta, GA 30328

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Parental Leave
• 401KPlan

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The base salary range is $160,000 - 190,000 USD per year. Total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee’s identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

09-21-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.