8+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax departments.
Experience with complex organizations having multiple entities or jurisdictions.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA or CA preferred.
Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and consolidated tax returns.
Experience in handling tax audits and resolving complex issues.
Familiarity with international tax and Canadian tax requirements is a plus.
Skilled in MS Office and tax/compliance tools; experience with CorpTax and SAP preferred.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of corporate tax compliance across various jurisdictions.
Prepare and file U.S. federal corporate income tax returns and multi-state tax returns.
Record tax payments and maintain general ledger reconciliations.
Manage audits and inquiries from federal, state, and local tax authorities.
Oversee the preparation and filing of sales & use, property, and Canadian tax returns.
Ensure the accuracy of the SAP tax engine and manage tax process updates.
Analyze legislative changes and maintain effective tax processes within the organization.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package that acknowledges your expertise.
Impactful work that supports strategic financial decisions in life sciences.
Comprehensive benefits including health, financial, and educational support.
Opportunities for professional growth in tax expertise and finance leadership.
Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams promoting clear communication.
Full Job Description
How you can make an impact
Take ownership of multi-jurisdictional corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and tax support for strategic initiatives and transactions in a hands-on manager role.
Prepare and file U.S. federal corporate income tax returns for the group, including Forms 1120, 5471, 1118 and the 899x series, as well as multi-state income and franchise tax returns.
Record tax payments via journal entries, maintain accurate general ledger reconciliations and prepare year-end tax provisions for the U.S. consolidated group and Canadian entity.
Manage federal, state and local tax audits, inquiries, notices and other tax matters, coordinating responses and negotiating resolutions where needed.
Oversee preparation and filing of sales & use tax returns, Canadian GST/HST returns, property tax returns and annual filings such as FBAR and Form 1042.
Oversee the SAP tax engine, assisting with updates, changes and migrations, and ensuring that tax settings and processes support accurate and efficient compliance.
Analyze legislative and regulatory changes for their impact on the business; partner with Finance, Legal, Operations and other functions to support strategic initiatives and transactions, and develop and maintain effective tax controls, processes and documentation.
What sets you apart
Bringing at least 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, gained in public accounting, a corporate tax department or a mix of both.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex organizations with multiple entities, business lines or jurisdictions, and managing tax compliance, tax accounting and tax planning responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field; a CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate federal and state income tax regulations and expertise in consolidated federal and multi-state tax return preparation.
Experience supporting federal and state tax audits, handling inquiries and notices, and resolving complex tax issues.
Exposure to international tax topics and foreign source income is preferred, along with familiarity with Canadian tax requirements
Comfortable working with MS Office Suite and tax/compliance tools; experience with CorpTax and SAP is preferred. You bring a detail-oriented, structured working style and strong communication skills, enabling you to explain tax impacts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
What we offer
We value your expertise. A competitive compensation package with an annual base salary of $115k - $125k.
Purpose and impact. Your work ensures tax integrity and supports strategic decisions in a company dedicated to improving human living conditions through life science solutions.
Comprehensive benefits. A competitive total rewards package, including health, financial and education benefits, supports you in different stages of life.
Professional growth. Opportunities to deepen your expertise in domestic and international tax, systems (e.g. SAP) and strategic projects, and to progress in finance leadership within a global organization.
Collaborative environment. Close partnership with Finance, Legal, Operations and global colleagues in a culture that values integrity, clear communication and continuous improvement.
