Tax Manager

MACOM•Lowell, MA

11d

About The Position

The Tax Manager is a hands-on member of a small tax team responsible for supporting the company’s global tax compliance, reporting, planning and governance activities. The role will have primary responsibility for key US tax and ASC 740 processes and will coordinate international and indirect tax matters with local finance teams and external advisers. The Tax Manager will balance detailed preparation and review responsibilities with technical analysis, project management, process improvement and support for the Tax & Treasury Director.

Requirements

A CPA with 7 plus years corporate tax experience.
Strong preference for “Big-4” experience with advanced degree in tax or accounting.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Comfortable operating in a lean, hands-on tax environment.
Able to move between detailed preparation and senior-level analysis.
Strong project-management and deadline-management skills.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative, creative, and think critically in resolving issues and improving systems.
Good working knowledge and understanding of ERP system (ideally SAP).
Strong accountant with solid tax provision experience.
Strong Excel and analytical skills .
Familiarity with non-income taxes such as sales & use, property and payroll.
Commitment to continuous process improvement.
7+ years of progressive tax experience, including experience managing significant workstreams, external advisers, or junior team members.
Strong background in US corporate tax compliance and planning; exposure to international tax required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required and advanced degree preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of US federal, state, and international tax regulations; experience with indirect taxes.
7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
Big-4 experience preferred.
Semiconductor or technology industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, including preparation and review of provision workpapers, tax account reconciliations, disclosures, and supporting documentation including footnote disclosures.
Work closely with outside advisors and auditors for both provision and compliance support.
Prepare technical tax memos supporting positions taken on tax provision and returns.
Oversee compliance workpapers and work closely with service providers for return preparation.
Own and maintain tax-related SOX controls, account reconciliations, process documentation and supporting evidence; identify and remediate control or process gaps.
Assist with tax planning projects and compliance resulting from new legislation.
Prepare and maintain the monthly worldwide cash tax forecast, working closely with foreign controllers and Treasury to monitor anticipated tax payments, analyze forecast-to-actual variances and support global liquidity planning.
Maintain and review US international tax calculations and models, including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F, foreign tax credits and other applicable provisions, and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
Monitor international tax compliance working closely with foreign controllers and external service providers.
Monitor intercompany transfer pricing agreements and profitability by entity.
Take an active role in both US and international audit defense.
Implement technology-driven solutions to improve tax processes and reporting efficiency.
Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance (income, withholding, VAT/GST, property, payroll, sales & use) via internal teams and external advisors; ensure timely, accurate filings and sustainable audit positions.