Manager, Tax

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

Position Profile

This Tax Manager position is responsible for a range of corporate tax matters, including the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, as well as support for income tax provision processes (ASC 740). 

The role also provides exposure to areas such as credits and incentives, sales/use/withholding taxes, and cross-functional or special projects. While direct experience in these areas is not required, the position offers opportunities to develop additional skills over time, with guidance available from senior team members as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in corporate taxation, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and other business-related filings.

• Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740, including calculations, documentation, and reporting.

• Track IRS and state tax notices and audit requests; coordinate responses and escalate issues appropriately.

• Conduct or assist with technical research to resolve tax issues.

• Manage assigned tax projects from planning through execution with limited oversight.

• Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., finance, legal, payroll) to gather data and drive tasks forward.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in maintaining audit-ready documentation.

• Participate in ad hoc or special projects as assigned.

This role will be involved in day-to-day projects within the Tax team and will have the opportunity to work with other functional groups, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, R&D, and DEC, as well as external advisors.   
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid working knowledge of US corporate income tax.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Self-starter with strong communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and vlookup; familiarity with Oracle TRCS or similar tax software is a plus.

• Responsibilities may require a work schedule that includes working outside of “normal” work hours to meet business demands.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:

• Five to seven years of recent experience preparing US corporate income tax. Preference will be given to candidates with ASC 740 and/or Big 4 experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

• CPA or post-graduate study in Taxation preferred.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is:

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. 

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html