Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions

IFF • New York, NY

8d • $182,248 - $227,810 • Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your tax accounting expertise to support complex global transactions and shape the strategic financial direction of a world‑class organization? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through insights, managing risk, optimizing capital allocation, and driving sustainable value across global operations. This Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions role is based in New York in a remote setting. Be part of a strategic, collaborative, growth‑oriented team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Lead the quarterly and year‑end corporate income tax provision process under ASC 740, including discontinued operations, held‑for‑sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and global effective tax rate calculations. Review reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating and evaluating tax impacts related to mergers and acquisitions. Partner closely with Global Accounting to incorporate tax accounting implications of M&A, divestitures, and restructuring activities using OneSource Tax Provision across global regions. Lead the stand‑up of the tax function for separated entities, including provisioning processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configurations, indirect tax compliance, tax‑related workpapers, and external advisor support models. Support tax due diligence for M&A transactions and continuously enhance processes and data quality to ensure accurate reporting and risk evaluation. Collaborate with internal tax teams across compliance, planning, M&A, and controversy to advise on tax accounting implications and ensure alignment with ASC 740. Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax compliance workpapers, returns, and supporting forms prepared by external advisors. Oversee return‑to‑provision analyses and validate tax‑basis balance sheet accounts, communicating findings to leadership. Lead, coach, and develop tax staff while fostering a high‑performance and growth‑oriented team culture. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors. Support cross‑functional initiatives within Finance, ensuring alignment and integration of tax considerations. Monitor changes in US GAAP/SEC guidance and global tax legislation, ensuring new requirements are reflected in tax accounting processes. At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field).
• 10+ years of progressive, global tax experience, including tax accounting roles within Big 4 and multinational corporations.
• Deep expertise with ASC 740 for US‑based multinational public companies.
• Experience with M&A tax accounting, divestitures, and transaction‑driven tax impacts.
• Strong proficiency with tax systems and tools such as OneSource Tax Provision and ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, resourceful, and results‑driven in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading tax technology implementations or enhancements.
• Prior work supporting tax aspects of carve‑outs, integrations, or entity stand‑ups.
• Familiarity with global tax compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly and year‑end corporate income tax provision process under ASC 740, including discontinued operations, held‑for‑sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and global effective tax rate calculations.
• Review reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating and evaluating tax impacts related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner closely with Global Accounting to incorporate tax accounting implications of M&A, divestitures, and restructuring activities using OneSource Tax Provision across global regions.
• Lead the stand‑up of the tax function for separated entities, including provisioning processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configurations, indirect tax compliance, tax‑related workpapers, and external advisor support models.
• Support tax due diligence for M&A transactions and continuously enhance processes and data quality to ensure accurate reporting and risk evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal tax teams across compliance, planning, M&A, and controversy to advise on tax accounting implications and ensure alignment with ASC 740.
• Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax compliance workpapers, returns, and supporting forms prepared by external advisors.
• Oversee return‑to‑provision analyses and validate tax‑basis balance sheet accounts, communicating findings to leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax staff while fostering a high‑performance and growth‑oriented team culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives within Finance, ensuring alignment and integration of tax considerations.
• Monitor changes in US GAAP/SEC guidance and global tax legislation, ensuring new requirements are reflected in tax accounting processes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact global tax initiatives in a world‑class Finance organization.
• Collaborative, growth‑oriented culture with strong support for professional development.
• Exposure to senior leadership and complex multinational transactions.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus plan.
• Inclusive, purpose‑driven company with a strong commitment to sustainability.
• Chance to shape the future of tax accounting across a global enterprise.

What This Job Offers

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