Tax Manager — Income Tax & Provision

Cadence; California (MO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cadence seeks a Tax Manager to lead the Consolidated ASC 740 provision and support federal/state tax compliance. The role partners with FP&A, Legal, and Audit, ensuring accurate tax accounting and disclosures for SEC filings.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA and 5–7 years of corporate tax experience, with strong ASC 740 expertise and attention to detail in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MS Taxation or JD/LL.M. preferred
• CPA license required; 5–7 years of corporate income tax experience with ASC 740 focus
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, UTPs, intraperiod tax allocations
• Experience with SEC disclosures (10-K/10-Q) and Form 1120 compliance
• Familiarity with federal/state corporate income tax filings and tax provision software
• SOX 404 internal control awareness and tax process improvements
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting background desired
• Experience with international tax provisions (GILTI, FDII, BEAT) and M&A tax accounting described

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision for a consolidated group
• Prepare and review UTP reserves and documentation
• Calculate deferred taxes and perform roll-forwards to GL
• Develop and review tax footnotes for SEC filings and disclosures
• Support Form 1120 and state/local tax compliance
• Maintain and improve SOX 404 tax controls and processes
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Treasury and external auditors
• Support tax planning, M&A, and purchase price allocation analyses

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Continuous improvement

Multi-tasking

ASC 740 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master of Science in Taxation or JD/LL.M. preferred

CPA license

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

CorpTax

SAP

Oracle

Excel Power Query

Alteryx

Job description

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our Corporate Tax team. Reporting to the Tax Director of Provision, this role is responsible for leading the preparation and review of the consolidated income tax provision under ASC 740, as well as supporting federal and state income tax compliance, SEC reporting disclosures, and internal controls over financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Provision (ASC 740)

• Preparation and review of the quarterly (Form 10-Q) and annual (Form 10-K) consolidated income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax computations.
• Calculate and maintain uncertain tax position (UTP) reserves under ASC 740-10 (FIN 48); prepare and update UTP inventory schedules and supporting documentation.
• Preparation and review of deferred tax asset and liability calculations; perform quarterly roll-forward analyses and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Conduct quarterly valuation allowance assessments across domestic and international jurisdictions; prepare positive/negative evidence memoranda supporting management conclusions as needed.
• Prepare and review tax return-to-provision true-up calculations.
• Prepare the income tax footnote disclosures for SEC filings, including the rate reconciliation, deferred tax rollforward table, UTP tabular disclosure, and related narrative.

Tax Compliance

• Support the preparation and review of the U.S. federal consolidated corporate income tax return (Form 1120) and state/local income and franchise tax returns.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain tax process documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 purposes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce risk in the tax close process.
• Maintain and enhance tax accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and Stock Administration to gather data needed for the provision and compliance processes.
• Liaise with external auditors (Big 4) on tax-related audit procedures, PBC requests, and technical matters; respond to auditor inquiries in a timely and thorough manner.
• Support tax planning initiatives, M&A transactions, and other special projects as assigned, including purchase price allocation analyses and Section 382 studies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.) or J.D./LL.M. preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.5–7 years of corporate income tax experience, with significant focus on ASC 740 income tax provision for a publicly traded company (in-house) or large public company clients (public accounting).
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740), including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and intraperiod tax allocation.
• Experience with SEC income tax footnote disclosures (10-K / 10-Q).
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance (Form 1120).
• Hands-on experience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision, CorpTax, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 internal control requirements as they relate to the tax function.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, publicly traded company environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm background.
• Experience with international tax provisions, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Pillar Two / global minimum tax considerations.
• Exposure to tax accounting for mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings (purchase accounting, Section 382).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data tools (Alteryx, Excel Power Query).

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical Excellence — Deep, current knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate tax.
• Attention to Detail — Accuracy and thoroughness in complex, high-stakes financial computations.
• Communication — Ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax audiences, including CFO and Audit Committee.
• Collaboration — Comfortable working across Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Ownership — Takes initiative; drives issues to resolution without constant direction.
• Continuous Improvement — Proactively identifies and implements process efficiencies.

The annual salary range for California is $112,000 to $208,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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