Senior Manager, Tax Management (Contract - Temp)

Join Unity and play a meaningful role on our global tax team. As a Senior Tax Manager (Contractor - Temp) reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Tax, you will lead the EMEA tax team on direct and indirect tax operations of this region, including compliance, controversy, financial reporting, process improvement, and automation.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate and review indirect and direct tax compliance work, including recurring VAT, CIT, and other tax reporting of the EMEA entities

• Prepare/review US GAAP tax provision calculations, including individual entity tax provisions, ASC450, FIN48 calculations, and assist with local accounting close

• Drive process innovation in EMEA tax compliance operations, working closely with other members of the global tax team and greater finance organization to implement global standardized solutions and create operational efficiencies, including insourcing where appropriate

• Coordinate with the broader Unity tax team on various tax projects, including Pillar Two, R&D incentives, e-invoicing, and legal entity rationalization efforts within the region

• Provide strategic support in EMEA tax audits, dispute resolutions, and other controversy matters

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Tax, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Tax Advisor or similar qualification

• 7+ years indirect and direct tax experience in a Big 4 and/or a multinational company, 2+ years experience in people management

• Demonstrated broad knowledge of EMEA VAT and CIT rules, tax accounting (US GAAP and local); experience in preparing or reviewing US GAAP tax provisions and deferred tax positions; and background in tax controversy and audit defense across multiple EMEA jurisdictions

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements; direct experience with insourcing efforts is a strong plus

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain difficult tax technical concepts to a non-tax audience

• You might also have

• Proven track record of balancing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder expectations across multiple jurisdictions

• Ability to accurately identify problems and apply efficient problem-solving skills to drive resolution

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment around materiality

• Strong user and quick learner of technology and systems, including, but not limited to, Workday, MS Office, Google Suite, Alteryx, OneSource, AI, etc.

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

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