Tax Manager

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the US tax function and support global tax compliance, reporting, planning, and governance. You will own ASC 740 processes, coordinate with international teams, and implement technology-driven improvements to tax processes.

The role balances detailed preparation with senior-level analysis, requiring 7+ years of corporate tax experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• A CPA with 7+ years corporate tax experience.
• Strong preference for Big-4 experience with advanced degree in tax or accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, hands-on tax environment.
• Able to move between detailed preparation and senior-level analysis.
• Strong project-management and deadline-management skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative, creative, and think critically in resolving issues and improving systems.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ERP system (ideally SAP).
• Strong accountant with solid tax provision experience.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, including preparation and review of provision workpapers, tax account reconciliations, disclosures, and supporting documentation including footnote disclosures.
• Work closely with outside advisors and auditors for both provision and compliance support.
• Prepare technical tax memos supporting positions taken on tax provision and returns.
• Oversee compliance workpapers and work closely with service providers for return preparation.
• Own and maintain tax-related SOX controls, account reconciliations, process documentation and supporting evidence; identify and remediate control or process gaps.
• Assist with tax planning projects and compliance resulting from new legislation.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly worldwide cash tax forecast, working closely with foreign controllers and Treasury to monitor anticipated tax payments, analyze forecast-to-actual variances and support global liquidity planning.
• Maintain and review US international tax calculations and models, including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F, foreign tax credits and other applicable provisions, and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Monitor international tax compliance working closely with foreign controllers and external service providers.
• Monitor intercompany transfer pricing agreements and profitability by entity.
• Take an active role in both US and international audit defense.
• Implement technology-driven solutions to improve tax processes and reporting efficiency.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance (income, withholding, VAT/GST, property, payroll, sales & use) via internal teams and external advisors; ensure timely, accurate filings and sustainable audit positions.

Skills

CPA with 7+ years

Big-4 experience

Excel

SAP experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

The Tax Manager is a hands-on member of a small tax team responsible for supporting the company’s global tax compliance, reporting, planning and governance activities.

The role will have primary responsibility for key US tax and ASC 740 processes and will coordinate international and indirect tax matters with local finance teams and external advisers.

The Tax Manager will balance detailed preparation and review responsibilities with technical analysis, project management, process improvement and support for the Tax & Treasury Director.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, including preparation and review of provision workpapers, tax account reconciliations, disclosures, and supporting documentation including footnote disclosures.
• Work closely with outside advisors and auditors for both provision and compliance support.
• Prepare technical tax memos supporting positions taken on tax provision and returns.
• Oversee compliance workpapers and work closely with service providers for return preparation.
• Own and maintain tax-related SOX controls, account reconciliations, process documentation and supporting evidence; identify and remediate control or process gaps.
• Assist with tax planning projects and compliance resulting from new legislation.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly worldwide cash tax forecast, working closely with foreign controllers and Treasury to monitor anticipated tax payments, analyze forecast-to-actual variances and support global liquidity planning.
• Maintain and review US international tax calculations and models, including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F, foreign tax credits and other applicable provisions, and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Monitor international tax compliance working closely with foreign controllers and external service providers.
• Monitor intercompany transfer pricing agreements and profitability by entity.
• Take an active role in both US and international audit defense.
• Implement technology-driven solutions to improve tax processes and reporting efficiency.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance (income, withholding, VAT/GST, property, payroll, sales & use) via internal teams and external advisors; ensure timely, accurate filings and sustainable audit positions.

Key Competencies

Required

• A CPA with 7 plus years corporate tax experience.
• Strong preference for “Big-4” experience with advanced degree in tax or accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, hands-on tax environment.
• Able to move between detailed preparation and senior-level analysis.
• Strong project-management and deadline-management skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative, creative, and think critically in resolving issues and improving systems.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ERP system (ideally SAP).
• Strong accountant with solid tax provision experience.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills .
• Familiarity with non-income taxes such as sales & use, property and payroll.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Previous Relevant Work Experience

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including experience managing significant workstreams, external advisers, or junior team members.
• Strong background in US corporate tax compliance and planning; exposure to international tax required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required and advanced degree preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of US federal, state, and international tax regulations; experience with indirect taxes.
• 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Big-4 experience preferred.
• Semiconductor or technology industry experience is a plus.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $105,000 – $170,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.