Manager, US Tax

Takeda•Exton, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Takeda Tax Manager will support U.S. tax reporting, direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and controversy activities while driving continuous process improvement through the effective use of tax technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging AI-enabled solutions. This role ensures accurate and timely reporting of federal and state income/franchise and indirect tax obligations (e.g., sales/use, personal property), while supporting US audits and projects. Reviews and manages working papers, schedules, reports/memos, tax returns, and other items related to accounting for income taxes and tax returns necessary to comply with tax regulations. Support the preparation and review of the quarterly/ annual US income tax provisions, developing tax provision workplans and ensuring SOX compliance. Ensure accuracy of the work product provided to external auditors for quarterly / annual review. Reviews and manages work related to US income tax compliance (estimates, extensions & returns). Assists in preparing and reviewing documentation and responses for state and federal tax controversy. Assist in the management of outsourced indirect tax compliance, including oversight of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings; coordination with external service providers; audits and resolution of notices and compliance issues. Evaluate and leverage tax technology tools, data analytics platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes. Co-supervise, mentor and develop staff of highly skilled professionals plus management of contractor positions. Assist in monitoring changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organization Conduct technical tax research and document conclusions on complex tax matters.

Requirements

BS/BA in accounting/finance
CPA or MS in Taxation preferred but not required
Strong knowledge of U.S corporate federal and state tax law
Proficiency in tax research tools
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
High attention to detail, ability to assist on multiple workstreams
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members both in US tax and other groups across Takeda.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with tax software and ERP systems (eg. OneSource, SAP, HFM, HTP, Blackline)
Experience implementing or utilizing tax technology tools, data analytics platforms, workflow automation, Power BI, Alteryx, Power Automate, or similar technologies.
Public accounting experience
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Tax Law
Ability to understand complex tax concepts and be able to apply those concepts
Applies tax and accounting concepts to prepare corporate tax returns
Calculates and reviews complex book/tax differences
Identifies and resolves specific issues for complex corporate tax returns
Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner
Data Management – ability to utilize data collection, analysis, maintenance application and refinement methods to make fact based decisions
Management – ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes and manage staff
People Development – ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of staff members and provide suggestions for improvement
Mathematical – ability to perform basic mathematical computations and solve problems

Responsibilities

Support U.S. tax reporting, direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and controversy activities.
Drive continuous process improvement through the effective use of tax technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of federal and state income/franchise and indirect tax obligations (e.g., sales/use, personal property).
Support US audits and projects.
Review and manage working papers, schedules, reports/memos, tax returns, and other items related to accounting for income taxes and tax returns necessary to comply with tax regulations.
Support the preparation and review of the quarterly/ annual US income tax provisions, developing tax provision workplans and ensuring SOX compliance.
Ensure accuracy of the work product provided to external auditors for quarterly / annual review.
Review and manage work related to US income tax compliance (estimates, extensions & returns).
Assist in preparing and reviewing documentation and responses for state and federal tax controversy.
Assist in the management of outsourced indirect tax compliance, including oversight of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings; coordination with external service providers; audits and resolution of notices and compliance issues.
Evaluate and leverage tax technology tools, data analytics platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.
Co-supervise, mentor and develop staff of highly skilled professionals plus management of contractor positions.
Assist in monitoring changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organization.
Conduct technical tax research and document conclusions on complex tax matters.