Sr. Tax Manager

Clearwater Analytics•Chicago, IL

21h

About The Position

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to perform a wide range of tax-related duties supporting and executing the company’s direct and indirect tax obligations. The position reports to the Head of Tax. Clearwater recently completed two major acquisitions and operates in approximately 15 countries; experience incorporating these elements is a plus. The Senior Tax Manager leads preparation and primary review of the global tax provision under ASC 740, including SEC financial statement disclosures and SOX documentation. The role contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, assists with statutory financial statements, and leads preparation and primary review of federal, state, and foreign tax returns. It also supports global transfer-pricing documentation, tax incentives, tax obligations and payments, tax planning, global tax audits, and tax-related collaboration across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another related certification, such as a CPA license.
At least 8 years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax setting.
Ability to independently resolve problems requiring in-depth evaluation of several factors.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience incorporating acquisitions and operations across approximately 15 countries into tax work.
Experience with acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and primary review of the global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including SEC financial statement disclosures and SOX documentation.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by reconciling tax balances and submitting or reviewing journal entries as appropriate.
Assist in preparing statutory financial statements.
Lead preparation and primary review of federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect tax returns.
Address tax compliance calculations and considerations for GILTI, FDII, and BEAT, and work with local advisors on foreign-country compliance.
Participate in annual transfer-pricing documentation for Clearwater’s global companies, including the US Report, Master File, and required Local Files.
Participate in preparation and documentation of tax incentives, such as R&D credits and IP Box regimes.
Monitor tax department obligations and payments and support compliance with taxes such as property taxes and rent taxes.
Identify and assist with tax planning.
Stay current with relevant U.S. and international tax law.
Coordinate and manage global tax audits.
Collaborate with business departments on tax-related matters.
Assist with or own ad hoc projects as needed or requested.