Senior Manager - Tax Compliance and Reporting

Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this Senior Manager role, you lead multi-country tax accounting and direct tax engagements, delivering Group Tax Accounting/Reporting under US GAAP and IFRS. You’ll shape tax operating models for multinational clients and drive improvements in how we deliver compliant tax reporting. You work with cross-border teams and senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely outputs aligned with IFRS, US GAAP, and BEPS/OECD guidelines. This is a chance to influence complex tax delivery in a global, inclusive environment.

Pay / Benefits

flexible environment
diverse and inclusive culture
global, connected teams
opportunities for progression

Responsibilities

Design and implement tax operating models for multinational clients
Build and grow strategic client accounts and relationships
Manage the full scope of tax and finance outsourcing services within Global Direct Tax and Tax Accounting
Lead preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
Oversee tax reporting deliverables across the Group and reconcile GAAP differences
Prepare and maintain detailed tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
Ensure internal controls and SOX documentation/audit processes are robust
Lead pursuits and technical discussions on BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework
Identify and implement process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
Coordinate tax account reconciliations and schedules
Standardize Group Tax Reporting processes for US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
Drive continuous improvement through design, control, and operational enhancements
Mentor staff on ASC 740, IAS 12 and related concepts; lead onshore/offshore teams
Set engagement strategies and connect clients with EY subject matter experts
Escalation point for client and internal teams
Support tax aspects of M&A transactions including purchase accounting

Key requirements

Deep expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions/projects
Strong understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12
Experience in corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions
Proven leadership with cross-border team management
Excellent communication: simplifying complex topics for diverse audiences
Ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
Organisational agility and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
Experience coaching and developing junior staff; fostering growth and engagement
Problem solving and process improvement mindset
Ability to manage budgets and deliver quality output
Accounting or tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent)
Proactive, business-focused mindset with strong supervisory capabilities
Good experience with tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
Agile to changing client environments and timelines
Hands-on experience with corporate income tax in any country
Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
Strong supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach team members