Manager/Senior Manager, US Tax

Job Description

Job Description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company's patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

We are seeking a high‑caliber US Tax Manager (or early Senior Manager) to join a growing, PE‑backed pharmaceutical group during an active phase of expansion and M&A. This role will have primary responsibility for US federal and state tax compliance and provision, significant exposure to transaction support, and direct interaction with senior finance executives.

The ideal candidate brings deep US corporate tax and provision experience, ideally from a loss‑making or growth‑stage organization, and is comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑accountability environment with real visibility.

This role offers clear progression as the group scales, with increasing ownership over deals, planning and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

US Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Own US federal and multi‑state corporate income tax compliance, including returns, extensions, estimates and audits
• Manage tax compliance for loss‑making entities, including NOL tracking, utilisation and related disclosures
• Act as primary US tax contact for external advisers (Big 4 and regional firms)
• Ensure consistency and strong documentation across filings, workpapers and positions

Tax Provision & Accounting (ASC 740)

• Lead the end‑to‑end US income tax provision process , including:
  • Current and deferred tax calculations

• Valuation allowances
• Uncertain tax positions
• Effective tax rate analysis and explanations
• Partner closely with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate forecasts and disclosures
• Prepare clear, executive‑ready provision materials for senior management

M&A and Transaction Support

• Support buy‑side M&A activity, including:
  • US tax due diligence

• Purchase price allocation inputs
• Deal structuring considerations
• Post‑acquisition integration support
• Assist in analysing complex areas such as:

• NOL limitations (Section 382)

• Transaction costs
• Entity rationalisation and reorganisations

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as a trusted US tax adviser to senior finance leadership

• Communicate technical matters in clear, commercial language
• Collaborate effectively with International Tax, Legal, Treasury and external advisers
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building scalable, best‑practice processes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• CPA qualified
• Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's in Tax preferred)
• Big 4 training, with at least 2–3 years at Manager level
• Strong background in:
  • US corporate tax compliance
  • ASC 740 tax provisions
  • Multi‑state taxation
• Experience working with private‑equity‑backed businesses (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior executives

Highly Desirable

• Hands‑on M&A tax experience (due diligence, integration or restructuring)
• Experience in fast‑growing or acquisitive environments
• Strong accounting and analytical skillset, with comfort working closely with controllership teams

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: * Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. * Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year's to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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