Manager, M&A Tax and Controversies

Salesforce • San Francisco, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Tax team, focusing on M&A tax and tax controversy matters. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Legal, to support M&A activities and IRS audit defense. The position requires working from the San Francisco office three days a week.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of tax experience, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in an in-house tax department of a large multinational corporation.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in technology or software industry with a strong understanding of accounting for income taxes under US GAAP (ASC 740).
• Familiarity with FIN 48 / ASC 740 analysis.
• Experience providing tax support (particularly computational analysis/modeling) for tax planning, M&A, investments, including due diligence, structuring, and integration.
• Knowledge of international tax principles, including transfer pricing.
• Experience with US federal income tax controversy, including IRS examinations, the administrative appeals process, and litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or other enterprise platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A due diligence and deal structuring, including preparation of computational analysis related to key US domestic and international tax provisions for M&A activities.
• Manage M&A tax integration activities, coordinating and implementing tax restructuring plans.
• Manage income tax compliance for acquired entities, including the preparation and filing of US federal income tax returns and section 382 analyses.
• Monitor local country tax compliance and reporting obligations for foreign acquired entities in coordination with external advisors and local country Finance and Tax teams.
• Document tax exposures, tax/legal positions, and planning strategies for business initiatives, M&A transactions, and operational structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and prepare documentation for tax planning and controversy matters.
• Draft substantive responses to IRS Information Document Requests (IDRs) and inquiries from tax authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, 401k, ESPP, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits
• Time off programs
• Mental health support
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee stock purchasing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager