Sr. Manager, Tax

Natus Sensory•Schaumburg, IL

About The Position

The Senior Tax Manager manages the company’s domestic and international tax compliance activities, including coordinating and compiling financial information for corporate tax returns, international tax filings, and other statutory reporting. The role serves as the primary internal resource for tax matters and coordinates with external tax advisors, international finance teams, and government tax authorities. The position oversees transfer pricing compliance, supports tax planning initiatives and mergers and acquisitions, addresses ad hoc tax matters, and helps ensure tax reporting and filing obligations are met across multiple jurisdictions. It also assists with tax provisions and tax-related accounting entries, reconciles tax accounts, and identifies process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive corporate tax experience.
Strong experience coordinating corporate income tax return preparation and managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax requirements and international tax compliance.
Experience with international tax matters, including GILTI, Subpart F, withholding taxes, and foreign subsidiary reporting.
Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations, documentation requirements, and intercompany transactions.
Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and responding to tax authority inquiries and audits.
Strong financial accounting skills, including the ability to analyze general ledger activity, trial balances, and financial statements.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple tax compliance deadlines and projects.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial and tax information.
Effective communication skills when working with internal finance teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.
Ability to research tax issues and identify when external tax expertise is required.
Proactive approach to identifying tax risks and improving compliance processes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation.
CPA.
Corporate tax experience within a multinational organization or public accounting firm.
Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage collection, preparation, and reconciliation of financial information required for annual corporate income tax returns.
Work with accounting and finance teams to compile supporting schedules, trial balances, general ledger details, and other information for external tax advisors.
Review tax return workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Manage tax filing calendars and ensure domestic and international deadlines are met.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on timely and accurate tax return preparation and filing.
Manage international tax compliance for foreign subsidiaries and legal entities, including foreign corporate income tax returns and other statutory filings.
Monitor international tax developments and assess their potential impact on the company.
Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors on withholding taxes, foreign tax credits, and other cross-border tax matters.
Support compliance with U.S. international tax requirements, including GILTI and Subpart F.
Coordinate preparation and periodic review of transfer pricing studies and supporting documentation.
Ensure intercompany transactions are documented and supported by transfer pricing policies; monitor transactions and identify potential risks or inconsistencies.
Work with external tax advisors to evaluate intercompany pricing arrangements and compliance with local country requirements.
Support implementation and maintenance of transfer pricing policies across international entities.
Coordinate tax-related due diligence and identify potential tax risks associated with prospective acquisitions.
Work with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and internal finance teams to evaluate the tax implications of proposed transactions.
Compile and review acquisition targets’ historical tax information, returns, provisions, and supporting documentation.
Assist in evaluating transaction structures and potential tax exposures.
Support post-acquisition tax integration, including incorporating acquired entities into tax compliance, reporting, and transfer pricing processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline tax structures and compliance requirements following acquisitions.
Serve as the primary internal contact for tax-related inquiries from domestic and foreign tax authorities.
Coordinate responses to tax notices, audits, information requests, and other regulatory inquiries; gather requested records and supporting explanations.
Manage tax audits and examinations with external tax advisors and local finance teams.
Research and resolve ad hoc tax questions arising from business operations, accounting activities, and international transactions.
Assist with preparation and review of tax provisions and tax-related accounting entries.
Reconcile tax accounts and investigate significant variances between book and tax reporting.
Improve tax compliance processes, reporting accuracy, and coordination with external advisors.
Maintain organized tax documentation, workpapers, and supporting records for all legal entities.
Support finance and accounting teams on tax implications of business transactions and operational changes.