Tax Manager, Global Compliance & Strategy

PowerToFly; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is seeking a Tax Manager to navigate a complex tax landscape, safeguard compliance, and optimize tax efficiency across federal, state, and international regulations. You will support strategic business decisions with tax insight and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CPA preferred, 5–7 years of experience, and strong stakeholder management within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in tax management preferably within a multinational organization or public accounting/tax consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax compliance, tax reporting, audits, and complex tax issues.
• Experience working with federal, state, and international tax regulations.
• Proven ability to manage external tax advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, tax reporting, transfer pricing, and tax risk management.
• Knowledge of domestic and international tax structures and regulatory environments.
• Understanding of business operations, governance frameworks, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret evolving tax legislation and assess implications for business operations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align tax strategies with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax reporting activities to ensure compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of tax returns and related reporting requirements.
• Monitor tax positions and cash tax obligations to optimize tax outcomes while maintaining compliance.
• Manage tax audits, examinations, and litigation matters, coordinating responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks to minimize penalties, financial exposure, and reputational risk.
• Maintain strong tax governance and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic tax advice and guidance on business transactions, acquisitions, projects, restructurings, and other business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams to ensure tax considerations are addressed in decision-making.
• Proactively identify tax planning opportunities that support business objectives while adhering to company governance standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with tax authorities, external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant business organizations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Stay informed on changes to tax laws, regulations, and jurisprudence, proactively assessing business impacts and recommending actions.
• Support the implementation of tax strategies that drive efficiency while maintaining compliance and governance standards.
• Coordinate with external providers and business functions to ensure accurate reporting and ongoing compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax reporting

Transfer pricing

Tax risk management

Regulatory monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is seeking a Tax Manager to navigate a complex tax landscape, safeguard compliance, and optimize tax efficiency across federal, state, and international regulations. You will support strategic business decisions with tax insight and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CPA preferred, 5–7 years of experience, and strong stakeholder management within a multinational environment.