Sr. Tax Manager

Clearwater Analytics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health/vision/dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

parental leave

medical leave

STD/LTD insurance benefits

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee global tax provision, compliance, and planning across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will lead ASC 740 work, tax reporting, and coordination with local advisors during acquisitions.

You will collaborate with finance and operations to ensure accurate tax accounting, manage audits, and contribute to transfer pricing documentation and incentives like R&D credits. International tax experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with acquisitions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and primary review of the global tax provision under ASC 740, including disclosures and SOX documentation.
• Lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect tax returns; handle GILTI, FDII and BEAT calculations.
• Coordinate with local advisors to administer foreign country compliances.
• Prepare and document transfer pricing (US Report, Master File, Local Files).
• Assist in documenting tax incentives such as R&D credits and IP Box regimes.
• Monitor tax obligations/payments and participate in global tax audits.

Skills

Tax experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Acquisitions experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or CPA license

Job description

Clearwater Analytics is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Tax, this position will perform a wide variety of tax related duties to help support and execute on all direct and indirect taxes applicable to Clearwater.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting Lead the preparation and primary review of the global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including SEC financial statement disclosures and SOX documentation. Clearwater recently completed two major acquisitions and is operating in ≈15 countries. Experience incorporating these elements a plus. Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to reconcile various tax balances and submit/review journal entries as appropriate. Assist in preparing statutory financials. Tax Compliance Lead the preparation and primary review of federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect tax returns. Tax compliance items include GILTI, FDII, and BEAT related calculations and considerations as well as working with local advisors to administer compliances in foreign countries. Participate in the annual transfer pricing documentation for Clearwater’s global companies (US Report, Master File, and Required Local Files). Participate in the preparation and documentation of certain tax incentives, such as R&D credits and IP Box regimes. Monitor tax department obligations/payments and support compliance with various taxes, such as property taxes, rent taxes, etc General Identify and assist with tax planning. Stay current with relevant U.S. and international tax law. Coordinate and manage global tax audits. Collaborate with various departments of the business for tax related items. Assist with and/or own various ad hoc projects, as needed or requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related certification, such as a CPA license. 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax setting. Ability to independently resolve problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of several factors. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters. Experience with acquisitions a plus.

Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits

• health/vision/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• parental leave
• medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is transforming investment management with the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform for institutional investors across global public and private markets. While legacy systems create risk, inefficiency, and data fragmentation, Clearwater’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and AI-driven insights throughout the investment lifecycle. The platform eliminates information silos by integrating portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, performance, compliance, and risk analytics in one unified system. Serving leading insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and governments, Clearwater supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally. Learn more at www.clearwateranalytics.com.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, You may be just what we're looking for.

Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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