US Direct Tax Manager

LGC Ltd•Milford, CT

32d

About The Position

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. Reporting to the Sr Tax Manager, US - this is US-focused role responsible for managing federal and state direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities. You will support with strategic tax planning, transfer pricing, risk management, and process optimization across the US legal entities, and collaborates closely with global tax and finance teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of US direct tax experience, including time at a Big Four firm.
Strong technical knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws.
Proficiency in tax software (e.g., OneSource) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP).
Hands-on and practical approach to problem-solving.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Proactive and takes initiative: a role where you can add value every day.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments with moving deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and non-integrated systems.
Kind, collaborative, and respectful - we value team players who build trust and bring positive energy to the workplace.
Able to maintain focus and accuracy under pressure and navigate ambiguity with resilience and optimism.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Taxation is a plus.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of US federal and state corporate income tax returns, including quarterly estimates and annual filings.
Manage the US tax provision process under IAS 12/ IFRIC23 including deferred tax analysis and true-ups.
Monitor US tax legislative changes and assess their impact on the company's tax profile.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with direct tax obligations, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
Oversee US federal and state tax audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication with tax authorities.
Maintain robust support for tax positions, including technical memos and audit-ready files.
Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the US tax position, including M&A structuring, intercompany transactions, R&D credits and financing arrangements.
Provide tax input on business transactions, restructurings, and operational changes.
Liaise with non-tax stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are embedded in key decisions.
Provide transfer pricing guidance to operations and ensure compliance with Sec 482.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to support business initiatives and ensure tax compliance.
Collaborate with global tax colleagues to align US tax strategy with international operations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting.
Support automation and system enhancements, including ERP and tax software integration.