Senior Manager, US Tax - Federal and Tax Provisioning

Nscale•New York, NY

3d•$135,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Nscale is seeking a Senior Manager, US Tax Compliance & Reporting to lead the company's US federal tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting processes. This role reports to the Senior Director – Tax Compliance and Reporting within the Finance / Tax organization and is crucial for the integrity of tax accounting and compliance. The position operates across US GAAP and IFRS reporting environments and requires close collaboration with the global tax team, external US tax advisors, and key finance stakeholders to ensure accurate and technically sound outcomes. This is a high-impact role for an individual with deep ASC 740 expertise and strong US federal corporate tax knowledge, contributing to the accuracy of provisions, returns, and technical analyses, and strengthening the connection between tax reporting, financial statements, and compliance positions as Nscale scales.

Requirements

8+ years of experience with strong emphasis on tax provision (ASC 740) and US federal tax compliance
CPA or equivalent U.S. professional qualification required
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting and experience preparing group and statutory tax provisions
Hands-on experience in transaction-based tax accounting, including business combinations, asset acquisitions, and purchase price accounting
Strong capability in assessing deferred tax consequences and reflecting them accurately in the tax provision
Experience with valuation allowance analysis, uncertain tax positions, deferred tax asset assessment, intraperiod tax allocation, and tax basis balance sheets
Experience with PFIC and E&P calculations; Subpart F income calculations are a plus
High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with strong capability using tax provisioning software and related tax technology tools
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
Highly adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

Nice To Haves

Subpart F income calculations

Responsibilities

Lead the quarterly and annual tax provisioning processes under US GAAP (ASC 740).
Prepare and review group and statutory tax provisions.
Manage effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax calculations, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
Perform purchase price accounting calculations, including deferred tax impacts.
Oversee intraperiod tax allocation and the preparation of tax basis balance sheets.
Own the preparation and review of US federal corporate income tax returns.
Ensure alignment between tax return positions and provision outputs.
Manage external advisors on federal compliance matters and review deliverables for technical accuracy.
Support federal tax audits and inquiries.
Perform and oversee PFIC analysis and reporting.
Manage Earnings & Profits (E&P) calculations.
Support modelling of complex cross-border tax positions impacting provision and compliance.
Partner with the global tax team to ensure accurate reflection of intercompany transactions in provision and compliance.
Track and analyse federal and international legislative developments affecting tax positions and reporting requirements.
Maintain tax reporting timelines and strengthen provisioning processes and controls.
Leverage tax technology to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Drive efficiency and cost control in the coordination of data and deliverables with external advisors.
Lead complex technical tax accounting matters arising from transactions and reporting requirements, including business combinations, asset acquisitions, and simultaneous equation methodologies.