Tax Manager

• Lead the preparation and review of the portfolio’s quarterly (when required) and annual tax provisions
• Prepare supporting schedules for current and deferred tax calculations, including effective tax rate reconciliations
• Assess the impact of tax law changes, including U.S. and international tax reforms, on financial statements
• Support tax provision calculations related to international tax structures, including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, and Pillar Two considerations as they arise
• Collaborate with the corporate tax team and portfolio finance teams to ensure timely and accurate tax accruals and disclosures
• Assist in the automation and implementation of tax provision software solution to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain organized documentation of provision workpapers, assumptions, and key judgments to support audit and compliance reviews

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns by external service providers, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Work Head of Finance, M&A team and external advisors on various tax elections and research projects related to the businesses
• Manage tax compliance processes, including tax reporting, estimated tax payments, and extensions
• Maintain tax and audit records and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate tax filings and documentation

• Manage documentation of intercompany arrangements and ensure transfer pricing compliance under CRA, IRS, and OECD guidelines
• Assist in compiling financial data for transfer pricing reports and internal benchmarking
• Help coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to assess new intercompany transactions
• Support transfer pricing audits and assist with dispute resolution strategies as needed
• Monitor evolving international tax regulations, including OECD BEPS Pillar One and Pillar Two, and assess their impact on the portfolio’s transfer pricing strategy

• Assist with tax due diligence for acquisitions within the portfolio, including identification of tax exposures, review of historical tax filings, and analysis of tax attributes
• Support onboarding of newly acquired entities by coordinating with local finance teams to gather tax information, confirm tax registrations, and align compliance processes with group policies
• Provide strategic tax planning recommendations for international expansion and entity restructuring
• Work closely with the VP of Tax and legal team to model tax implications of proposed transactions, assist in documentation of structuring steps, and coordinate external advisor input where needed
• Maintain transaction files, structure memos, and support documentation for internal reporting and audit readiness

• Monitor and conduct research and analysis of tax issues, including new tax legislation and regulatory changes and summarize implications for the portfolio
• Provide tax input on operational matters and respond to queries from portfolio finance teams
• Provide guidance on US and Canadian tax implications of business transactions and restructurings
• Assist with tax modeling and scenario planning for potential legislative changes and corporate tax strategies as needed
• Support the VP of Tax, Legal, and Finance teams in evaluating and implementing tax-efficient structures for investments and repatriation strategies specific to the portfolio and its cross-border operations
• Support operating businesses as needed on tax audit defense strategies and responses to IRS and foreign tax authority inquiries

• At least a qualified financial accountant (ACCA) with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar is essential
• Professional CPA/CA designation
• 4+ years of post-designation tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax environments, with exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters; experience with international tax is an asset
• Strong technical knowledge of European taxation, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and international tax rules
• Experience managing tax compliance and provision processes
• Familiarity with M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, and cross-border tax planning
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Strong understanding of financial processes, with the ability to navigate and resolve conflicting goals of diverse stakeholders
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with non-tax stakeholders and external advisors
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities in a decentralized environment
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Legally authorized to work in Ireland

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