Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Location: Wilmington, DE

Introduction to Role:

Are you a seasoned professional in corporate income tax reporting with a passion for accounting? If so, AstraZeneca is looking for you! We are a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines. We put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are entrepreneurial, think big, and work together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Accountabilities:

As a Tax Manager, you will report to a Senior Manager within the Tax Operations group. You will work in a detailed and independent manner across various disciplines of the tax department. Your responsibilities will include working within Global Tax Operations on tax accounting and reporting processes, federal compliance, and other tax functions. You will also have opportunities to participate in other Tax Operations functions such as transfer pricing, federal audits, long-range forecasting, and working with the UK and Swedish Tax Operations teams.

Major Responsibilities:

Support the U.S. functions of the Global Tax Operations group by:

• Assisting with the preparation of the quarterly tax provision for the US Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Rare Disease businesses, including all supporting calculations and documentation such as preparation of M-1 adjustments and tax reporting disclosures.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reporting packages and preparing models for effective tax rate and tax cash forecasting.  
• Supporting the delivery of timely and accurate tax provisions and reporting submissions to U.S. finance teams and UK and Swedish tax teams.
• Helping oversee tax account reconciliation process done by tax support team on monthly and quarterly basis.  
• Helping oversee gathering of SOX controls documentation and assist with managing the testing by internal and external auditors.
• Assisting with tax purchase accounting and other integration tasks associated with M&A activity
• Assisting with return-to-provision calculations and/or preparation of U.S. partnership, corporation, consolidated and other unitary/combined tax returns and related filings, as assigned. 
• Participating in other Tax Operations functions such as transfer pricing, federal audits, long range forecasting and working with the UK and Swedish Tax Operations teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or business administration.
• Minimum 2 years or more of tax accounting experience in a large corporation or large accounting firm..
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, tax accounting, and federal and state tax laws.in a large corporation or large accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once and to meet targeted due dates.
• Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal skills to brief Senior Tax Management on pertinent tax issues.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills & motivation.
• Proven ability to lead a project and to timely complete a given task by a fixed due date.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 2 – 7 years of tax provision and compliance experience in a large corporation or large accounting firm.
• CPA certification or plans to take the exam.
• Knowledge of OneSource provision and Longview software preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of CCH, RIA, and/or BNA research tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred, but not required.
• Experience with bridging financial data into and across tax systems as well as tax process automation preferred, but not required.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by learning. There's no room for egos here: we're an open-minded team, willing to share and willing to listen. We thrive on working seamlessly and inclusively across our different functions. It's the diversity of perspectives and opportunities that fuels our passion for lifelong learning. Join our talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.