Tax Manager, GAAP Reporting, Tax Automation Tools

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage U.S. and global tax compliance, accounting, reporting, and auditing functions.

• Supervise obligations related to income tax, sales and use tax, personal property tax, transfer pricing, and other indirect taxes.

• Prepare tax provisions, tax reporting packages, forecasts for legal entities, tax roll forwards, and reconciliations related to the general ledger for tax.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and Danaher policies.

• Drive the implementation, enhancement, and continuous management of sales and use tax reporting procedures.

• Lead initiatives for tax automation, integration of ERP and tax engines, evaluations of nexus, management of exemption certificates, and compliance with multi-state filings.

• Collaborate with teams in Accounting, Finance, IT, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations.

• Develop scalable tax processes, reinforce internal controls, enhance reporting accuracy, and support business initiatives through tax planning and risk management.

• Spearhead tax process improvement projects using the Danaher Business System.

• Assist in federal, state, local, and international tax audits.

• Maintain documentation, procedures, and controls to ensure sustainable compliance and operational excellence.

• Report to the Director of Accounting as part of the Global Controllership Organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.

• Preferably 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, including compliance for income tax, sales and use tax, tax accounting, and GAAP reporting.

• Proven experience in leading or assisting with sales and use tax reporting, indirect tax compliance, tax technology implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Proficient in ERP and financial systems, such as SAP or comparable platforms.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex business setting.

• CPA certification and experience in a multinational corporate tax environment are advantageous.

• Familiarity with tax automation and reporting tools, such as Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, or similar sales and use tax solutions, is a plus.

• Demonstrated success in leading tax process improvements, ERP implementations, or indirect tax transformation projects within a complex organization is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• Bonus/incentive pay.

• Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible positions.

• Option for remote work from home.