US Tax Manager

Management Level

About EQ Shareholder Services

Equiniti is undergoing a bold transformation, powered by a dynamic, newly formed leadership team that began their journey in 2025. This Leadership team is steering EQ into the future by leveraging state-of-the-art technology and data-driven strategies to drive customer satisfaction and unlock new growth opportunities.
EQ is not just supporting organizations - EQ is revolutionizing how it engages with shareholders and manage their corporate lifecycle. From energizing shareholder engagement and streamlining stock registers to facilitating seamless ownership transfers, dynamic shareholder meetings and efficient dividend payments, EQ is the backbone of global equity administration.
But that's just the beginning. EQ's mission is to digitize every aspect of shareholder interaction, making investments more accessible, transparent and more engaging than ever before. EQ is leading the charge in dematerialization, empowering issuers and shareholder to embrace a digital-first experience.
The acquisition of Notified has supercharged the organization's capabilities in investor relations and communications, making EQ the only global technology partner dedicated to both public relations and investor relations solutions.
EQ's commitment to agility and a #Client Obessed Approach  means they act fast, deliver exceptional service and always put their clients first.

Role Summary

Equiniti is seeking a US Tax Manager with strong technical expertise in U.S. income and indirect tax compliance. This role directly supports the Tax Director and is responsible for leading core U.S. tax compliance processes, managing indirect tax obligations, and ensuring complete, accurate, and timely tax reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Form 1120 and can independently manage compliance workflows, audits, technology tools, and cross functional information gathering.

This position requires a high-level of technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead U.S. income and indirect tax compliance including third party management, data gathering, documentation, filings, and reviews across EQ and its affiliates.

• Support the Tax Director on all U.S. tax matters and technical analyses.

• Coordinate with finance, payroll, IT, and other departments to obtain and validate data required for federal and state income tax filings, monthly indirect tax obligations and all collateral filing responsibilities.

• Partner with the Center of Excellence (CoE) in India to oversee monthly transactional tax reporting, indirect tax reconciliations, and internal control compliance.

• Manage responses to tax notices, audits, and inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication with tax authorities.

• Maintain and review tax work papers, including support for Form 1120 and related state returns, modification calculations, and attribute roll forward schedules.

• Ensure adherence to the tax calendar, including all filings and required payments.

• Drive process improvements in tax data collection, reporting efficiency, workflow automation, and tax technology utilization.

• Colead special projects including planning initiatives, M&A support, implementation of tax technology, and compliance optimization.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviors:

• CPA and/or MST preferred.

• Significant U.S. federal income tax experience (Form 1120).

• Understanding of indirect tax concepts and compliance workflows.

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, data validation, complex formulas).

• Experience with tax technology platforms, including:

  • ONESOURCE (compliance & provision)

  • Vertex / Avalara / ONESOURCE Indirect Tax

  • Oracle and Workday ERP

  • BNA / Sage fixed assets

• Experience with manual depreciation and amortization calculations.

• Ability to utilize your CAF number and serve as appointee with POAs to communicate with the IRS and state authorities.

• Fortune 500 experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple work streams under tight deadlines.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to operate effectively in a remote, fast-moving environment.

• Posses the ability to instinctively identify next steps.

• Willingness to work extended hours when required.

Compensation

• We offer a base salary in the range of $,000 plus a leadership bonus target. Compensation packages are commensurate with experience and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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