Tax Manager

Syniverse; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Syniverse is seeking a Domestic Tax Manager to join our global tax team. You will lead tax compliance, ASC 740 provisions, and audits across US jurisdictions, while partnering with external providers and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in tax/accounting, CPA/MS in taxation, and superb communication. The role supports flexible/remote work and collaboration with the global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance; Master's in taxation and/or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of tax/accounting experience with a public accounting firm and/or a tax department of a multi-state corporation.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills with ability to drive tasks to completion autonomously.
• Forensic accounting skills to collect, prepare and analyze data and ensure explanations reconcile with data.
• Exceptional written, presentation and communication skills to translate tax issues clearly.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with OneSource Tax Provision, data analysis software, and/or SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance & tax accounting.
• Partner with outsourced providers to prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax filings, estimated payments, and notices.
• Drive preparation and documentation of worldwide quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Manage federal, state and local income tax audits.
• Research legislative changes to ensure compliance and capitalize on opportunities.
• Draft tax policy memos documenting issues and positions.
• Support M&A activity including tax due diligence and post-close integration.
• Identify and implement process improvements for tax automation and data analysis.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Forensic accounting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in accounting/finance

CPA/Masters in taxation

Tools

Excel

OneSource Tax Provision

SAP

Job description

Syniverse is the world's most connected company. Whether we're developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world's most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we're able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For

The Domestic Tax Manager will work within a talented team of tax professionals both in the U.S. and abroad to satisfy tax reporting requirements, defend historical tax positions, capitalize on tax planning opportunities globally, and partner with our internal and external stakeholders as trusted advisors. Ideal candidate will relish the fulsome exposure to the myriad interactions of global taxation, both internal and external to the Tax Department, as well as the freedom to create strategies and processes to tackle them.

Some of What You'll Do

Tax compliance & Tax accounting

• Partner with outsourced providers to prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax filings, estimated tax payments, and notice responses
• Drive preparation and documentation of the Company's worldwide quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740
• Manage federal, state and local income tax audits
• Monitor and research federal, state, and local income tax legislative changes to ensure compliance with rapidly changing taxation and capitalize on opportunities
• Research and draft tax policy memos documenting tax issues and positions
• Support M&A activity, as needed, including tax due diligence and post-close integration
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax process efficiency and effectiveness, including tax automation and data analysis initiatives
• Engage and collaborate with external advisors where appropriate

Leadership

• Ensure the company culture and values are part of the way your team works
• Provide timely feedback to the team members to ensure successful goal attainment
• Provide guidance to the team to set and follow up on objectives that are aligned with company and CFO annual objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance; Master's in taxation and/or CPA preferred

• 5+ years of tax/accounting experience with a public accounting firm and/or a tax department of a multi-state corporation

• Possess an attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills with ability to drive tasks to completion autonomously

• Strong forensic accounting skills, including ability to collect, prepare and analyze data and information to reconstruct, detect, support or refute a position and ensure that explanation provided reconciles with the underlying data

• Exceptional written, presentation and communication skills including the ability to translate technical tax issues clearly and succinctly to individuals without technical tax backgrounds

• Proficient in Excel

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision, data analytical software, and/or SAP a plus

Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

Pay Transparency

In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, Syniverse will provide information regarding the salary range or compensation for this position during the recruitment process and prior to any compensation discussions.