Manager/Senior Manager, US Tax

We are seeking a high‑caliber US Tax Manager (or early Senior Manager) to join a growing, PE‑backed pharmaceutical group during an active phase of expansion and M&A. This role will have primary responsibility for US federal and state tax compliance and provision, significant exposure to transaction support, and direct interaction with senior finance executives.

The ideal candidate brings deep US corporate tax and provision experience, ideally from a loss‑making or growth‑stage organization, and is comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑accountability environment with real visibility.

This role offers clear progression as the group scales, with increasing ownership over deals, planning and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

US Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Own US federal and multi‑state corporate income tax compliance, including returns, extensions, estimates and audits
• Manage tax compliance for loss‑making entities, including NOL tracking, utilisation and related disclosures 
• Act as primary US tax contact for external advisers (Big 4 and regional firms)
• Ensure consistency and strong documentation across filings, workpapers and positions

Tax Provision & Accounting (ASC 740)

• Lead the end‑to‑end US income tax provision process, including:
  • Current and deferred tax calculations

• Valuation allowances
• Uncertain tax positions
• Effective tax rate analysis and explanations
• Partner closely with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate forecasts and disclosures
• Prepare clear, executive‑ready provision materials for senior management

M&A and Transaction Support

• Support buy‑side M&A activity, including:
  • US tax due diligence

• Purchase price allocation inputs
• Deal structuring considerations
• Post‑acquisition integration support
• Assist in analysing complex areas such as:

• NOL limitations (Section 382)

• Transaction costs
• Entity rationalisation and reorganisations

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as a trusted US tax adviser to senior finance leadership

• Communicate technical matters in clear, commercial language
• Collaborate effectively with International Tax, Legal, Treasury and external advisers
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building scalable, best‑practice processes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• CPA qualified 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Master’s in Tax preferred)
• Big 4 training, with at least 2–3 years at Manager level
• Strong background in:
  • US corporate tax compliance
  • ASC 740 tax provisions
  • Multi‑state taxation
• Experience working with private‑equity‑backed businesses (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior executives

Highly Desirable

• Hands‑on M&A tax experience (due diligence, integration or restructuring)
• Experience in fast‑growing or acquisitive environments
• Strong accounting and analytical skillset, with comfort working closely with controllership teams

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