Tax Manager, Research & Planning

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Tax vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

We are seeking a skilled and energetic self-starter to become a key member of our Tax Research & Planning Team. Reporting directly to our Senior Director of Tax Research & Planning, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of projects supporting the development, implementation and documentation of domestic and international tax planning strategies. The ideal candidate will have familiarity and hands-on experience with post-TCJA and/or post-IRA planning techniques and related supporting research and computations, as well as the ability to educate and mentor more junior team members on the relevant tax technical issues necessary to execute.

Responsible for supporting the development, evaluation and implementation of tax planning projects. Research, quantify, and document Avantor’s current tax technical positions. Project manage day-to-day execution of planning projects.

This position will be a hybrid role in our corporate headquarters in Radnor, PA (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a tax-related field, ideally accompanied by an advanced degree
  • CPA or equivalent certification required
• Experience: 5+ years progressive amount of tax planning experience with either Big 4 or multinational company
  • Advanced understanding of US and international tax concepts, knowledge of foreign jurisdiction tax rules a plus

Who you are

• Excellent problem solving, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Ability to show initiative and work independently as well as part of the team
• Proficient at utilizing tax research software
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and support a global team
• Advanced expertise with Word; Excel, & PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Qlikview, Alteryx and/or Power BI a big plus

How you’ll make an impact

• Team with senior tax management and external advisors to identify, evaluate and implement global tax planning strategies
• Execute day-to-day implementation and documentation of strategic initiatives
• Actively participate in merger and acquisition projects
• Research, quantify, and document Avantor’s current tax technical positions
• Establish/maintain long-term working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
• Actively and continuously broaden tax knowledge through tracking and analyzing worldwide tax developments and trends, particularly BEPS 2.0
• Manage local and international staff on larger projects, providing goals and objectives and ensuring understanding and progress
• Participate in the technical development and mentoring of junior staff
• Facilitate communication and maintain a collaborative environment
• Leverage technology to continually maximize productivity

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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