Tax Manager

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Position Summary: The Tax Manager plays a critical role within the Finance organization and serves as a key partner in managing the Company's global tax profile. This role oversees the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, leads U.S. federal and state compliance, manages sales/use tax activities, and supports foreign tax matters and strategic planning initiatives. The Tax Manager will act as the day-to-day lead for the tax function, working closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors. The role includes direct management and development of the Senior Tax Associate.

In this role as Tax Manager, you will:

• Lead the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, internal controls, and tax footnote support.

• Partner with Financial Reporting and Accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of tax balances in the general ledger.

• Collaborate with business leaders, Finance, Treasury, Legal, external advisors, and global tax stakeholders to execute tax aspects of business initiatives, planning, and operational matters.

• Oversee U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, including returns, extensions, and estimated payments.

• Coordinate with external advisors and internal teams on foreign tax computations, statutory tax packages, and alignment with U.S. reporting requirements.

• Support transfer pricing, tax payments, intercompany transactions, and other items recorded in the general ledger.

• Participate in tax planning, acquisition integration, purchase accounting, and other strategic or ad hoc projects.

• Conduct research on complex tax issues and effectively communicate findings across the organization.

• Assist with federal, state, and foreign audits and respond to tax notices.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for sales/use tax, reviewing returns and addressing inquiries from Sales and Finance.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Senior Tax Associate, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

• Stay current on U.S. and global tax legislative developments and assess impacts to the Company.

• Leverage accounting and tax technology (e.g., NetSuite, Vertex, CCH AnswerConnect, Power BI, Excel) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and business partners to provide high-quality tax support.

• Assist with miscellaneous tax-related filings such as business/sales tax licenses, CAT tax, W-9s, and certificates of status.

For this role as Tax Manager, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

• 7-10 years of progressive corporate tax experience, including a mix of Big 4 and/or relevant in-house experience.

• Strong technical proficiency in ASC 740, including income tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and financial statement disclosures.

• Experience managing U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.

• Exposure to multistate sales/use tax and foreign tax matters preferred.

• Proven leadership experience-ability to manage, coach, and develop staff.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Experience with ERP systems, tax technology (e.g., ONESOURCE Tax Provision and Vertex), and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Remote

The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

Salary Range

$120,500 - $165,700 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

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Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition .

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://https://www.renaissance.com