Head of Tax (Senior Manager)

Fellowes Brands

$160K — $190K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum seven years of corporate tax experience with U.S. and international exposure
  • Proven leadership in global tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audits
  • Strong expertise in ASC 740, FIN 48, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation preferred
  • Familiarity with ERP/tax systems, such as Oracle and OneSource Tax Provision
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration
  • Proactive and strategic mindset with a hands-on, collaborative problem-solving approach

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings
  • Optimize company’s global tax position through proactive planning
  • Identify and mitigate potential tax risks, managing audits and disputes
  • Advise senior leadership on aligning tax strategy with business goals
  • Mentor and develop the tax team, fostering growth and excellence
  • Enhance tax systems and processes, focusing on automation and efficiency

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits
  • Annual incentive potential depending on performance
  • Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Flexible work arrangement with in-office days and optional remote work
  • Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic decisions
Full Job Description
Location: Itasca, IL, United States
Date Posted: Jun 13, 2026

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Description

We currently operate in-office Monday -Thursday, with an optional remote day on Friday.

This role is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Role Summary

At Fellowes, we've been innovating for over a century - delivering quality products and trusted solutions that support people at work and in life. We're now looking for a Head of Tax (Senior Manager) to help shape and lead our global tax strategy as we continue to grow and evolve.

If you're a tax leader who thrives on building efficient, forward-thinking strategies while ensuring compliance and optimizing tax impact across domestic and international operations, this is your opportunity to make a global impact at a company with deep roots and a bold future.

What You'll Do

As our Head of Tax (Senior Manager) you'll serve as a key trusted advisor and value-added driver, working cross-functionally to align global tax strategy with business goals. This role is a unique blend of strategic planning, operational oversight, and hands-on compliance across global tax matters.

Your key responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing Tax Compliance & Reporting: Lead preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and international filings. Manage global tax calendars, estimated payments, annual provisions (ASC 740), and indirect tax filings.
  • Shaping Global Tax Strategy: Optimize the company's global tax position through proactive planning, including transfer pricing, acquisitions, and restructuring impacts.
  • Managing Tax Risk: Identify and mitigate potential tax risks, lead tax audits and disputes, and ensure compliance with ever-evolving tax laws.
  • Collaborating Cross-Functionally: Advise senior leadership and business units to ensure tax strategy supports operations and goals.
  • Developing Talent: Lead and mentor the tax team (1), promoting learning, growth, and excellence.
  • Driving Process Improvements: Enhance tax systems and processes, with a focus on automation, accuracy, and efficiency.

What You Bring to the Team
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of corporate tax experience with exposure to both U.S. and international tax
  • Experience leading global tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audits
  • Strong expertise in ASC 740, FIN 48, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Taxation preferred)
  • Familiarity with ERP/tax systems (Oracle, OneSource Tax Provision, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner across departments and levels
  • A proactive, strategic mindset and a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving

The hiring range for this position in Itasca, IL is $160,000 to $190,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: .

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