Tax Manager (Remote)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Town of Islip, NY

10d • $130,000 - $139,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, the Tax Manager shapes and executes tax strategy across a complex, evolving business environment. The role leads federal, state, and international tax compliance and reporting, strengthens tax governance and risk management, and identifies ways to improve tax efficiency in support of business objectives. The Tax Manager advises business leaders and cross-functional partners on transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic initiatives, and leads and develops a high-performing team while helping the organization navigate changing tax laws and regulations.

The position oversees direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax reporting, tax audits, and relationships with tax authorities and external advisors. It partners with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams to incorporate tax considerations into decisions, while monitoring regulatory developments and supporting compliant, efficient tax strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive tax experience.
• 3–5 years of people leadership experience.
• Expertise in tax compliance and reporting, audits, transfer pricing, and tax risk management.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing complex tax matters and relationships with external advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
• Ability to lead complex projects, collaborate across functions, and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international tax structures, business operations, governance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to translate changing tax legislation into clear business implications, recommendations, and actions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect tax strategy to broader business priorities and organizational objectives.
• Ability to lead effectively in a transformational environment, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership while driving change, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results amid evolving business priorities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred.
• Tax experience in a multinational organization, public accounting firm, or tax consulting environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee direct tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax reporting activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of tax returns and related reports.
• Monitor tax positions and cash tax obligations to optimize tax outcomes while maintaining compliance.
• Oversee third-party tax service providers.
• Manage tax audits, examinations, and litigation, coordinating responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks to reduce penalties, financial exposure, and reputational risk.
• Maintain tax governance and controls that support regulatory compliance.
• Advise on the tax implications of transactions, acquisitions, projects, restructurings, and other business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams to address tax considerations in business decisions.
• Identify tax-planning opportunities that support business objectives and comply with governance standards.
• Act as the primary contact for tax authorities, external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant business organizations.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, and partner with business leaders to raise awareness of tax risks, obligations, and opportunities.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and jurisprudence, assess their business impacts, and recommend actions.
• Support implementation of tax strategies that improve efficiency while maintaining compliance and governance.
• Coordinate with external providers and business functions to ensure accurate reporting and ongoing compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; set priorities and accountability and strengthen team capabilities.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, agility, and adaptability; guide business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation, and influence adoption of new technologies and streamlined processes.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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