Tax Manager (U.S.)

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Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4734 

Your Role

As Tax Manager, you will manage and oversee U.S. federal and state tax compliance, tax provisions, and reporting, in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. 
This role will serve as a key contributor to tax planning initiatives, and ensuring the company's tax positions are well-documented and defensible. 

This is a remote opportunity, reporting to LEO's Senior Director, Global Tax.

Your Responsibilities 

• U.S. Tax Compliance – Prepare and review U.S. federal and state/local income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all filing deadlines.
• Tax Provision – Support the preparation of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions, including current/deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and tax account roll-forwards.
• Tax Research & Analysis – Research and analyze complex U.S. tax issues, document technical positions, and provide recommendations to the Tax Director.
• Tax Account Reconciliation – Maintain and reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring alignment between tax records and financial reporting.
• Transfer Pricing Support – Assist in gathering data and documentation for U.S. intercompany transactions
• Audit & Controversy Support – Prepare responses and supporting documentation for federal and state tax audits, notices, and information requests from tax authorities.
• Legislative Monitoring – Track changes in U.S. federal and state tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the company's tax position.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve data quality, and strengthen internal controls within the U.S. tax function.
• Ad Hoc Projects – Support special projects such as tax modeling, M&A due diligence, restructuring analysis, or implementation of new tax technology/tools.

Your Qualifications

•   Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting is a plus.
•  5–8 years of progressive U.S. tax experience, ideally a combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax in a multinational environment.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax
•    Experience with income tax provisions
•    Exposure to transfer pricing or international tax concepts is a plus
•    Familiarity with the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry is preferred but not required
•    General awareness of the evolving U.S. and international tax landscape (e.g., Pillar Two, GILTI, FDII)
•    Reliable, proactive, and accountable for delivering quality work on time.
•    Curious & eager to learn – Genuinely interested in understanding the business and staying current on developments.
•    Collaborative – Enjoys working across functions and geographies, builds trust easily with colleagues near and far.
•    Clear communicator – Can explain complex tax topics in plain language to non-tax stakeholders.
•    Comfortable with ambiguity – Adapts well to change and thrives in an environment that is still evolving.

The base salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $155,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
LEO Pharma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At LEO Pharma, we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions, foster an inclusive culture, and meet the needs of the market we operate in. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for the position if you are excited about the role – even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, you might be just the pioneer we are looking for. With this in mind, applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We believe in flexibility in all aspects - also when it comes to supporting our employees' diverse needs, hence, we offer hybrid work opportunities whenever possible.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

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•    via email to/from addresses using only the LEO Pharma domain of "@leo-pharma.com"
•    screening and interaction by telephone and through the Microsoft Teams platform.
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