Corporate Tax Manager

UKG•Lowell, MA

About The Position

The Tax Manager – Income Tax Reporting plays a critical role in managing the company’s global income tax reporting and accounting processes. This role is responsible for leading the global ASC 740 tax provision process and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with global tax and accounting standards. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills — and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in tax accounting and compliance, including experience in both public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and a multinational corporate environment.
Advanced knowledge of ASC 740, accounting for uncertain tax positions, and tax implications of M&A.
Proven experience managing corporate income tax reporting for multinational entities.
Demonstrated success in process improvement, automation, and system transformation projects.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tax software tools (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
CPA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the global ASC 740 tax provision process, including planning, forecasting, calculation, recording, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
Review and analyze temporary differences, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to ensure accurate reporting and disclosures.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization of global tax accounting and reporting processes.
Lead automation initiatives and leverage technology tools such as OneSource Tax Provision (OTP), OneSource Income Tax (OIT), Power BI, and Alteryx.
Support integration of tax systems with enterprise-wide ERP systems to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
Collaborate closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Technical Accounting teams to align tax strategies with business objectives.
Partner with Finance and non-Finance leaders on value-add strategic projects that impact tax operations and business performance.
Provide insights on tax accounting implications of business transactions, M&A activity, and new regulatory developments.
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Communicate complex tax concepts in a clear, actionable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.