Ancestry

Senior Manager, Tax

Ancestry$132K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of corporate tax experience, ideally in both public accounting and corporate settings.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
  • Expertise in ASC 740 corporate tax accounting principles.
  • Proven track record in resolving audits, with experience in direct and indirect tax research.
  • Hands-on experience with SOX compliance frameworks.
  • Strong communication skills to coach and simplify complex tax concepts.
  • Familiarity with corporate tax software (e.g., ONESOURCE) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute strategic tax planning initiatives to reduce cash taxes.
  • Manage negotiations and settlements for complex corporate tax audits across various jurisdictions.
  • Track and analyze the impact of changing tax legislation, developing mitigation plans.
  • Review US corporate tax provisions and maintain SOX compliance for internal controls.
  • Ensure accurate preparation and timely filing of all U.S. tax returns.
  • Guide and mentor tax team members in their daily work and technical development.
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership on key tax strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Participation in a competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses.
  • Strong support for diverse and inclusive workplace initiatives.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Full Job Description
Ancestry is searching for a strategic and highly motivated leader to join our corporate tax department as a Senior Manager of Tax. This critical role serves as a key pillar for our global tax function, driving high-impact tax planning, technical compliance, and transactional readiness. Working closely with executive tax leadership, this individual will run our core provision and compliance frameworks while directly managing, mentoring, and developing members of the tax team. This is a high-visibility position designed for a seasoned professional ready to execute sophisticated tax strategies and support the long-term growth of the department What you will do... Strategic Planning & Cash Optimization: Identify and implement strategic tax planning initiatives that significantly decrease cash taxes. Additionally, lead domestic due diligence efforts and technical preparation related to any corporate transactions. Audit Defense & Dispute Resolution: Manage, defend, and negotiate favorable settlements for complex corporate tax audits across numerous federal, state, and local jurisdictions, serving as the primary strategic point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies. Legislative Monitoring & Mitigation Planning: Track and assess the financial impact of evolving tax legislation changes across all domestic jurisdictions for both direct and indirect taxes, developing and implementing proactive mitigation plans to minimize impact to the company. Tax Provision & SOX Compliance: Reviewing quarterly and annual corporate tax provisions (ASC 740) and serving as the primary reviewer and owner for US tax internal controls. Ensuring absolute precision, accuracy, and documentation completeness in our control environment. US Tax Compliance Oversight: Directing and reviewing the accurate preparation and timely filing of all US federal, state, and local corporate tax returns, incorporating business context and evolving legislative updates. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Partnering with and guiding the day-to-day work of members of our tax team. Actively coach team members to enhance their technical capabilities and optimize overall departmental execution Who you are Experience: 7 610+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably with a proven mix of public accounting and corporate industry environments. Education & Credentials: Bachelors degree in Accounting; a CPA license and/or Masters in Taxation is highly preferred. Technical Expertise: Strong technical proficiency in ASC 740 corporate tax accounting principles and US federal, state, and local tax compliance. Audit & Legislative Scrutiny: Demonstrated success navigating and resolving audits, with strong capabilities in technical research across both direct (income) and indirect (sales/use) tax frameworks. SOX Frameworks: Hands-on experience executing, documenting, and managing internal controls within a public company SOX compliance framework. Professional Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of coaching junior staff and translating complex tax concepts for broader business departments. Systems (Preferred): Familiarity with corporate tax software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Corptax) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus. Helping people discover their story is at the heart of ours. Ancestry is the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, harnessing a powerful combination of information, science and technology to help people discover their family history and stories that were never possible before. Ancestrys suite of products includes: AncestryDNA, AncestryProGenealogists, Fold3, Newspapers.com, Find a Grave, Archives.com, and Rootsweb. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at As a signatory of the ParityPledge in Support of Women and the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, Ancestry values pay transparency and pay equity. We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position: $132,620 - $165,780 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience. We will share detailed compensation data for a specific location during the recruiting process. Read more about our benefits . *Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) and sb1162(1-1-23).

About Ancestry

Ancestry is a genealogy company that provides online access to historical records, family trees, and DNA testing services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Lehi, Utah. Ancestry has a database of over 20 billion historical records and has helped millions of people discover their family history. The company offers a variety of subscription plans that provide access to different types of records and features. Ancestry also offers DNA testing services that can help people discover their ethnic origins and connect with relatives they may not have known about. Ancestry is one of the largest genealogy companies in the world.
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1,300 employees
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Founded
1983

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