Senior Tax Manager Job at Alter Domus (Chicago)

Senior Tax Manager

Alter Domus

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

160000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced US Tax Senior Manager to take full responsibility for all US tax matters for the US Subsidiaries part of AD Group. This role requires a strong and broad technical background across Federal, State and Local Taxes (including Sales and Use tax, Property tax), US R&D Tax credit and support on reorganizations and M&A transactions. The US Tax Senior Manager will operate as the Group’s primary US tax expert, managing compliance, ensuring tax integrity across the US business, coordinating with US external advisors, and providing high-quality tax support to Finance, Legal, Operations and the AD Business teams.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee and manage Federal tax compliance, including review of returns prepared externally
Lead State tax compliance, including nexus reviews, apportionment, combined reporting, and state-specific adjustments
Manage Sales & Use Tax compliance and exposure assessments across relevant states
Oversee Property Tax filings and the supporting documentation required by state/local authorities
Ensure complete and accurate tax data collection and reconciliation from accounting teams
Review and challenge the US GAAP tax provision prepared externally
Manage interactions with auditors, including responding to queries, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring provision accuracy
Maintain accurate deferred tax balance analysis and support periodic and year-end close processes
Act as the primary point of contact for the IRS and any US Tax authorities
Address notices, manage audits, and coordinate timely responses and documentation
Assess and mitigate potential tax risks, exposures, and contingencies
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to identify, document, and maximize the benefits of the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit for the organization
Collaborate closely with engineering, product development, to gather necessary information and documentation related to R&D activities, ensuring accurate and thorough credit claims
Conduct detailed assessments of projects and activities to determine eligibility for the R&D tax credit, providing guidance on qualifying expenditures and documentation requirements
Provide technical guidance on US tax matters arising from business operations, contracts, pricing structures, leases, and intercompany transactions
Support the Group on reorganizations, restructuring initiatives, and M&A transactions
Collaborate with finance, legal, and TP teams to ensure alignment on tax implications of business decisions
Strengthen US tax controls, documentation, and compliance frameworks
Establish standardized processes for US tax data flows and tax authority interactions
Review accounting-tax adjustments and ensure accurate mapping of tax accounts within SAP
Maintain technical updates on US tax legislative changes and assess impacts on the Group
Coordinate work performed by external tax advisors
Review deliverables, challenge assumptions, and ensure cost-effective use of external support
Drive consistency and quality of tax filings prepared by third parties

Requirements:

8–12 years of experience in US corporate taxation
Strong experience from a Big Four (Manager/Senior Manager level) and/or multinational in-house tax department
Proven track record managing Federal and State tax matters
Hands-on experience on sales & use tax and nexus considerations
Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions under US GAAP
Exposure to US R&D tax credit, reorganizations, M&A, due diligence and integration tax work
Deep knowledge of State and Local Tax (apportionment, nexus, filing methodologies)
Experience dealing with IRS and state authorities, including audits and notices
Solid accounting knowledge and ability to work with large data sets
Autonomous and capable of managing end-to-end tax processes with minimal supervision
Strong analytical thinking and ability to resolve complex tax issues
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication
Ability to work effectively in an international organization not based in the US and interact mainly with tax team located in Europe

What we offer:

Support for professional accreditations
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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