Western Union

Senior Tax Manager

Western Union$160K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8+ years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm or multi-national company.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's degree in accounting/tax preferred.
  • CPA license preferred; relevant tax reporting software experience is strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience managing and developing tax professionals.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Alteryx and AI is a plus.
  • Energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player.
  • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and prepare supporting calculations for U.S. Federal and state income tax returns.
  • Manage and develop direct reports while mentoring other tax professionals.
  • Coordinate with external tax preparers for return preparation.
  • Oversee quarterly tax payments and cash-tax modeling for executives.
  • Assist in quarterly and annual tax provision reporting and documentation.
  • Analyze books to tax differences and reconcile provision and return.
  • Engage with business unit leaders to gather information for US tax filings.

Benefits

  • Access to short-term incentives and multiple health insurance options.
  • Tuition Assistance Program for employee development.
  • Employee Discount Program to promote well-being.
  • Generous Parental Leave for family support.
  • 401K Plan for retirement savings.
Full Job Description

Senior Tax Manager – Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Role Responsibilities

  • Review and/or prepare supporting workpaper calculations for U.S. Federal and state income tax returns.
  • Manage and develop 1-2 direct reports, and mentor other tax department professionals.
  • Manage and coordinate return preparation with external tax preparers.
  • Manage and review quarterly tax payments and provide cash-tax modeling to the executive team.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision reporting, including reviewing and/or preparing calculations and technical documentation of provision calculations for assigned U.S. entities.
  • Review and analyze all books to tax differences for assigned U.S. entities and reconcile the differences between provision and return.
  • Communicate with business unit personnel and leaders to obtain information necessary to prepare US tax filings.
  • Assist with other tax projects including but not limited to tax basis in subsidiaries, tax account reconciliation, utilization of tax credits and NOL9s and preparing responses to federal and state audit inquiries.
  • Research and communicate to executives on technical tax topics as needed.
  • Develop, recommend and implement new processes and procedures.

Role Requirements

  • Minimum of 8+ years9 experience in tax at a large public accounting firm and/or a large, U.S. multi-national company.
  • Bachelor9s degree in accounting required, master9s degree in accounting/tax preferred.
  • CPA license is preferred.
  • Experience managing and developing other tax professionals required.
  • Experience using tax reporting software (CorpTax, OneSource, Longview, etc.) and Oracle/HFM strongly preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, Alteryx and Ai experience is a strong plus.
  • Energetic and self-motivated team player.
  • Ability to engage in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving.
  • Must be detail-oriented, proactive, responsive and resourceful.
  • Highly flexible and motivated individual with an ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with their direct manager as well as all levels within the organization, industry and community.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
  • *Applicants must be based in Denver or Atlanta or willing to relocate to Denver or Atlanta to work from the Denver or Atlanta office a minimum of three days a week. Western Union will not assist with relocation costs for this position.

Workplace Option

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Location: 7001 E. Belleview Ave Denver, CO 80237 (preferred)

5 Concourse Pkwy NE, Suite 2300 Atlanta, GA 30328

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few(). Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Parental Leave
  • 401KPlan

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The base salary range is $160,000 - 190,000 USD per year. Total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates9 qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

09-21-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

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