Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance (Hybrid Remote MA/CT)

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

The Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance will be responsible for all direct tax matters within the AMS region.  This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Tax Operations and will serve as a key, high-visibility member of the Global Tax Team. The Manager will assist with a broad range of tax matters, including compliance, provision, audits, research, and process improvement. This position will gain exposure to domestic, U.S. international, and foreign tax planning, reporting, and compliance.

Location: Primarily remote role but requires occasional travel by car to Shelton, CT and/or Woburn, MA for meetings 1-2x per month

Responsibilities:

• Manage income tax compliance processes, including managing the preparation and filing of all federal, state and local level tax returns liaising with both accounting teams as well as local compliance advisors.
• Key contributor to the U.S. and global tax planning, compliance and tax accounting process, including workpaper preparation and review of tax forms prepared by outside service provider.
• Lead local and U.S. GAAP reporting for Americas (AMS) region.
• Assist on design and build of build the overall tax function of the organization from building a better tracking system to evaluating tools to support tax needs.
• Manage all direct tax payments for assigned regions.
• Respond to local country tax authority audits and notices, liaising with external advisors.
• Advise tax department leadership on tax developments for the AMS region.
• Identify potential tax risks and cash savings opportunities, and lead initiative(s) to manage the risks or realize the opportunities.
• Work with external advisors to understand new laws and regulations across AMS and their impact on PerkinElmer business and structure.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports.
• Work with other members of the tax department and internal audit to maintain effective tax controls.
• Build relationships with key members of the Corporate Office (Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and local divisions.
• Assist on global tax issues as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or advanced degree/certifications in business taxation
• 7+ years’ experience in a large multinational enterprise or public accounting firm.
• Proven track record in working with tax authorities in the area of audits/examinations/controversy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability of summarizing technical tax matters.
• Experience working with external advisors in outsourced engagements
• Innovative mindset with ability to identify areas of improvement (process, controls, etc.) and propose best-in-class future state.
• Experience managing direct reports.

Preferred Characteristics

• Advanced Degree in Taxation, Law or Accounting
• CPA

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $113,000  to $150,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.