Senior Tax Manager

Vaco; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead all aspects of the organization’s tax function. This high-visibility role oversees compliance, reporting, planning, transfer pricing, and risk across jurisdictions in a multinational environment. Strong leadership and cross-functional partnering are essential.

The role focuses on developing and executing tax strategies to support business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or other advanced tax credentials preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including international taxation and income tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting and global tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing tax matters within a multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global income tax compliance activities including US federal, state, and international filings.
• Lead preparation and review of income tax provisions under U.S. GAAP.
• Manage deferred tax calculations, disclosures, and related reporting.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives to optimize tax rate and manage risk.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance.
• Partner with finance and operations to align intercompany arrangements with regulations.
• Lead global tax audits, examinations, and inquiries; manage external relationships.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements within the tax function.

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Tax Manager to lead all aspects of the organization's tax function. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for managing tax compliance, income tax reporting, tax strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a complex international environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee the company's income tax operations, including compliance, tax accounting, planning, transfer pricing, and audit management. This individual will play a key role in developing and executing tax strategies that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a strong commitment to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee all global income tax compliance activities, including U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual and quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage deferred tax calculations, tax disclosures, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation supporting tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives designed to optimize the organization's effective tax rate while maintaining compliance and managing risk.
• Analyze the impact of evolving domestic and international tax regulations on business operations.
• Provide strategic tax guidance related to business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Evaluate and manage uncertain tax positions and emerging tax risks.

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Oversee global tax structures and cross-border transactions.
• Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation requirements, and compliance activities.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to ensure intercompany arrangements align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor international tax developments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation and optimization.

Audit & External Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on income tax matters.
• Lead global tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers and consultants across various jurisdictions.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and develop tax resources while fostering collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within the tax function.
• Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, legal, and operational stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or other advanced tax credentials preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international taxation and income tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting and global tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing tax matters within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and coordinating activities across multiple geographies.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Tax Manager

Our Client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Tax Manager to lead all aspects of the organization's tax function. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for managing tax compliance, income tax reporting, tax strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a complex international environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee the company's income tax operations, including compliance, tax accounting, planning, transfer pricing, and audit management. This individual will play a key role in developing and executing tax strategies that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a strong commitment to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee all global income tax compliance activities, including U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual and quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage deferred tax calculations, tax disclosures, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation supporting tax compliance and reporting activities.

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives designed to optimize the organization's effective tax rate while maintaining compliance and managing risk.
• Analyze the impact of evolving domestic and international tax regulations on business operations.
• Provide strategic tax guidance related to business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Evaluate and manage uncertain tax positions and emerging tax risks.

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Oversee global tax structures and cross-border transactions.
• Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation requirements, and compliance activities.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to ensure intercompany arrangements align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor international tax developments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation and optimization.

Audit & External Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on income tax matters.
• Lead global tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers and consultants across various jurisdictions.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and develop tax resources while fostering collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within the tax function.
• Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, legal, and operational stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or other advanced tax credentials preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international taxation and income tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting and global tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing tax matters within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and coordinating activities across multiple geographies.Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

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