Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions

Location: New York

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** Job Summary
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
** Finance:
** Empowering strategic decisions through insights, managing risk, optimizing capital allocation, and driving sustainable value across global operations.

This Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions role is based in
** New York
** in a remote setting. Be part of a
** strategic, collaborative, growth‐oriented
** team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Lead the quarterly and year‐end corporate income tax provision process under
** ASC 740**, including discontinued operations, held‐for‐sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and global effective tax rate calculations.
* Review reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating and evaluating tax impacts related to mergers and acquisitions.
* Partner closely with Global Accounting to incorporate tax accounting implications of M&A, divestitures, and restructuring activities using
** One Source Tax Provision
** across global regions.
* Lead the stand‐up of the tax function for separated entities, including provisioning processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configurations, indirect tax compliance, tax‐related work papers, and external advisor support models.
* Support tax due diligence for M&A transactions and continuously enhance processes and data quality to ensure accurate reporting and risk evaluation.
* Collaborate with internal tax teams across compliance, planning, M&A, and controversy to advise on tax accounting implications and ensure alignment with ASC 740.
* Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax compliance work papers, returns, and supporting forms prepared by external advisors.
* Oversee return‐to‐provision analyses and validate tax‐basis balance sheet accounts, communicating findings to leadership.
* Lead, coach, and develop tax staff while fostering a high‐performance and growth‐oriented team culture.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors.
* Support cross‐functional initiatives within Finance, ensuring alignment and integration of tax considerations.
* Monitor changes in US GAAP/SEC guidance and global tax legislation, ensuring new requirements are reflected in tax accounting processes.
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field). Master’s in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
* ** CPA certification strongly preferred.
*** 10+ years of progressive, global tax experience, including tax accounting roles within
** Big 4
** and multinational corporations.
* Deep expertise with
** ASC 740
** for US‐based multinational public companies.
* Experience with M&A tax accounting, divestitures, and transaction‐driven tax impacts.
* Strong proficiency with tax systems and tools such as
** One Source Tax Provision
** and ERP platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to be hands‐on, detail‐oriented, resourceful, and results‐driven in a fast‐paced environment.
* Proven leadership experience overseeing and developing high‐performing teams.
* Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and stakeholders.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‐quality work.
** How You Would Stand Out
*** Experience leading tax technology implementations or enhancements.
* Prior work supporting tax aspects of carve‐outs, integrations, or entity stand‐ups.
* Familiarity with global tax compliance processes and regulatory…