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Tax Manager

  2025-10-28     LHH     San Mateo,CA  
Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Tax Manager to lead our tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions. This role will be responsible for managing quarterly and annual tax provisions under US GAAP and IFRS, overseeing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting tax audits and planning initiatives, and collaborating with cross?functional teams including Finance, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors.


Roles & Responsibilities



  • Manage quarterly and annual current and deferred tax provisions for group reporting under US GAAP

  • Oversee annual statutory tax disclosures under IFRS for multiple group companies

  • Prepare and review tax provision workings and collaborate with Finance teams

  • Liaise with financial auditors and local advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting

  • Manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, including estimated payments and extensions

  • Work with and manage external service providers to meet corporate tax and withholding tax compliance and payment obligations across jurisdictions, with support from the Senior Tax Analyst

  • Manage the R&D tax credit process, including preparing calculations, identifying and collaborating with internal teams, and coordinating with external advisors

  • Partner with the wider Finance team on the statutory account preparation process

  • Work closely with the Treasury team to ensure appropriate funding and hedging for upcoming tax payments and support investment strategies

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external tax advisors, and local tax authorities

  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other business units to provide commercially focused and actionable tax guidance

  • Assist with tax projects such as tax system implementation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Support the Tax Director on tax planning strategies and opportunities

  • Stay current with legislative developments and ensure appropriate responses to changes in tax law

  • Support and manage tax audits and inquiries as they arise

  • Prepare and maintain process documentation, compliance and risk trackers, and manage supplier engagement and fee tracking


Qualifications



  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MST preferred

  • 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including time at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm and in-house corporate tax experience within a biotech or life sciences company

  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws, ASC 740, IFRS, and international tax principles

  • Experience with tax provision software such as OneSource or Corptax is a plus

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced


Benefits



  • Salary range: $160,000 to $190,000, plus bonus up to 15%

  • 100% coverage for healthcare

  • Life and disability insurance, mental health and family wellness benefits

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 120 hours paid vacation and 80 hours sick leave as well as 15 holiday days

  • Commuter benefits and wellness stipends

  • Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications


Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled


Interested in leading a critical function at a company that values your expertise? Apply today or connect with LHH to learn more about this opportunity.


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