Manager, Tax

Jazz Pharmaceuticals•Palo Alto, CA

29d•$125,600 - $188,400•Remote

About The Position

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company focused on innovating to transform the lives of patients and their families. They are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. The company has a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Their patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across their robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. This Tax Manager position is responsible for a range of corporate tax matters, including the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, as well as support for income tax provision processes (ASC 740). The role also provides exposure to areas such as credits and incentives, sales/use/withholding taxes, and cross-functional or special projects. While direct experience in these areas is not required, the position offers opportunities to develop additional skills over time, with guidance available from senior team members as needed. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in corporate taxation, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.

Requirements

Solid working knowledge of US corporate income tax.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and vlookup.
Five to seven years of recent experience preparing US corporate income tax.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Oracle TRCS or similar tax software is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates with ASC 740 and/or Big 4 experience.
CPA or post-graduate study in Taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and other business-related filings.
Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740, including calculations, documentation, and reporting.
Track IRS and state tax notices and audit requests; coordinate responses and escalate issues appropriately.
Conduct or assist with technical research to resolve tax issues.
Manage assigned tax projects from planning through execution with limited oversight.
Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., finance, legal, payroll) to gather data and drive tasks forward.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Participate in ad hoc or special projects as assigned.
This role will be involved in day-to-day projects within the Tax team and will have the opportunity to work with other functional groups, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, R&D, and DEC, as well as external advisors.