Senior Tax Manager Job at Deel

Senior Tax Manager

Deel

Location:
United States

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Senior Tax Manager leads and oversees the company’s tax function, ensuring accurate compliance, reporting, and planning across multiple jurisdictions. This role manages complex tax filings, directs tax provision processes, and ensures reconciliation and alignment with accounting standards. Acting as a strategic advisor, the Senior Tax Manager provides guidance on tax planning, business decisions, and risk management, while serving as a primary point of contact for audits and external advisors. As a senior member of the finance function, this role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to support business growth and decision-making, drive process improvements, and implement scalable tax strategies.

Job Responsibility:

Review and Finalize Returns: Lead and manage the accurate and timely preparation and review of complex US federal and state/local income tax returns for various entities
Income Tax Provision (ASC 740): Directly manage the quarterly and annual US income tax provision process under US GAAP (ASC 740)
Tax Account Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts
Tax Research and Planning: Proactively monitor and research changes in US tax law
Develop and implement tax planning strategies
Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for IRS, state, and local tax audits
Internal Consulting: Provide expert tax guidance and advice to senior management and internal departments on the tax implications of major business decisions
Process Improvement: Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and technology
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, train, and develop junior tax staff, senior accountants, and analysts
External Advisor Management: Manage relationships and deliverables from outside tax advisors, consultants, and external auditors

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
CPA certification (or equivalent professional accounting qualification for EMEA, e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) strongly preferred
Law degree and/or MBA a strong plus
7+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and/or tax provision preparation, preferably in a large multinational corporation (MNC) and/or a Big4 public accounting firm
Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and calculating Effective Tax Rates (ETR) / tax provisions (ASC 740 / IAS 12)
Solid understanding of relevant tax laws, accounting principles (US GAAP/ IFRS), and tax regulations applicable to the US
Proactive and experienced communicator with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax professionals
Highly analytical, efficient, and creative problem-solver
Computer software skills: Proficient in MS Office tools (especially Excel)
Experience with tax preparation software (e.g., OneSource, GoSystem, SAP Tax) and/or ERP systems is a significant advantage
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and strong writing skills in English
Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and establish positive working relationships

Nice to have:

A focus on Taxation is highly preferred
Law degree and/or MBA a strong plus
Experience with tax preparation software (e.g., OneSource, GoSystem, SAP Tax) and/or ERP systems is a significant advantage

What we offer:

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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