Senior Tax Manager

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

Job summary

Western Union in Denver is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead quarterly and annual US Federal/state tax reporting, manage a small team, and coordinate with external preparers. The role requires ensuring accuracy and deadlines in a global FinTech environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, be based in Denver or relocate; the role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. CPA preferred; strong tax research and provision experience essential; audits and process

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational company.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s in accounting/tax preferred.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with US Federal and state tax returns and tax provision processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review US federal and state tax return workpapers.
• Manage and develop 1–2 tax professionals.
• Coordinate return preparation with external tax preparers.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision reporting.
• Explain technical tax topics to executives.
• Develop new tax processes and procedures.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Tax research

Team leadership

Excel

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in accounting/tax

CPA license

Tools

CorpTax

OneSource

Longview

Oracle

HFM

Alteryx

Job description

Senior Tax Manager - Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Are you ready to use your tax skills for one of the world's largest FinTech organizations? Do you want to work for a global business that is committed to moving money for the better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Senior Tax Manager.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

Our vision is to be the preferred financial services provider for the underserved - billions of people and businesses with unmet financial service needs. In this crucial role, you will lead a team on the quarterly and annual tax reporting for U.S. Federal and state processes. You will be accountable for accuracy and meeting all required deadlines. In addition, you will assist with certain aspects of the provision process, tax research, audit defense, and special projects as required.

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.

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 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.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company - transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

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.

Benefits

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

Your US specific benefits include:

• Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401K plan

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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.

We are passionate about diversity. 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:

08-28-2026

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.