Tax Manager

74Software•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for our new Tax Manager to join Axway's team. Are you ready? Join us now!! We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our Finance organization in Phoenix, Arizona. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to own U.S. direct and Indirect tax compliance while gaining exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, business transformation projects, and M&A activities within a global organization. Reporting to the Group Tax team, the Tax Manager will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, external advisors, and business leaders to support tax compliance, tax reporting, audit management, and strategic tax initiatives across the Group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
Approximately 5 years of experience in corporate taxation, public accounting, or a combination of both.
Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
Exposure to sales and use tax, tax accounting, or tax audits is desirable.
Experience working with external tax advisors.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across functions and geographies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Curiosity and desire to expand technical tax knowledge.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MST, or progress toward a professional tax qualification is a plus.
Exposure to international tax matters or transfer pricing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate US federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities.
Prepare and file corporate income tax returns.
Own sales and use tax compliance and other indirect tax obligations, as applicable.
Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the business.
Maintain and improve tax compliance processes and documentation.
Coordinate tax compliance activities for selected non-US jurisdictions in collaboration with local finance teams and external advisors.
Support corporate income tax, withholding tax, indirect tax, and other tax-related requirements where applicable.
Assist with the monitoring of legislative developments across assigned jurisdictions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of global tax processes and controls.
Coordinate and support tax audits conducted by federal, state, and local tax authorities.
Prepare responses to tax notices, information requests, and administrative inquiries.
Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address tax controversies and audit matters.
Maintain appropriate documentation to support the Company's tax positions.
Support tax reporting processes.
Assist in the preparation and review of current and deferred tax calculations.
Collaborate with Finance and external auditors on tax-related reporting matters.
Support tax provision and tax account reconciliation processes.
Support the Group Tax team with transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements.
Assist in reviewing intercompany transactions and transfer pricing policies.
Participate in transfer pricing analyses and documentation projects.
Contribute to international tax initiatives affecting US operations.
Participate in corporate projects, business transformations, and process improvement initiatives.
Support tax-related aspects of acquisitions, integrations, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions.
Assist the Group Tax team in evaluating tax efficiency and effective tax rate improvement opportunities.
Provide practical tax support to Finance and business stakeholders on operational and strategic matters.