Global Tax Manager

Global Tax Manager

The Global Tax Manager will oversee the company's global tax planning, compliance, and risk management strategies, with a focus on supporting global manufacturing operations. This role requires deep expertise in managing international tax implications related to tariffs, country of origin rules, cross border manufacturing and supply chain decisions, and developing tax efficient strategies for operations in China and other key markets. The Global Tax Manager will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and overhead expenses while ensuring full compliance with global tax laws and trade regulations.

Responsibilities

Global Tax Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's global effective tax rate, particularly in relation to manufacturing and R&D footprints and supply chain structures.
• Strong understanding of the Internal Revenue Code including R&D tax credit, section 174, GILTI, and Subpart F.
• Strong understanding of global transfer pricing principles, functional analysis, and intercompany pricing methodologies and the impact to the effective tax rate.
• Partner with FP&A and accounting teams to deliver tax rate forecasts and provisioning.
• Model and forecast the impact of legislative and business operations changes including transfer pricing adjustments on global tax rates.
• Provide tax guidance on cross-border manufacturing decisions, transfer pricing, and country of origin issues.
• Design and execute tax-efficient operational structures to support corporate strategies in China and other jurisdictions.

Tariff & Trade Compliance:

• Monitor global tariff developments and assess their tax implications.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Legal teams to manage the tax impact of trade restrictions and trade preference programs.

Tax Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely global tax compliance, including income tax, indirect tax, sales and use tax and customs duties.
• Oversee tax filings and external audits and coordinate with external advisors to maintain compliance across all operating countries.
• Prepare schedules used for tax filings including tax depreciation.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate tax risks associated with cross-border operations and evolving international tax regulations.
• Maintain documentation to support tax positions and defend against audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Manage and maintain the company's sales and use tax exemption process, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with applicable state and local tax laws.
• Conduct regular internal audits of sales and use tax transactions to identify discrepancies, ensure proper tax application, and mitigate audit risk.

Cost Management:

• Identify tax-saving opportunities that contribute to overall overhead expense reduction.
• Support Finance and Operations teams with tax forecasts, provision calculations, and cash tax planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on global tax matters.
• Work closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and external advisors to ensure alignment of tax strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• CPA or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of global tariffs, country of origin rules, cross-border tax planning, and transfer pricing.
• Proven track record of developing China-specific tax strategies.
• Strong understanding of trade compliance and customs duty management.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and manage multiple complex projects in a global setting.
• Experience in using SAP ERP system ECC 6 and/or SAP4Hana
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a results-driven mindset.
• Strong financial acumen and business judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with various levels of management and peers.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Education/Experience:

10+ years of progressive international tax experience, ideally within a global manufacturing or multinational environment; Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field; Master's in Tax or JD preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to see details at a close range; ability to travel 20% internationally; work in office setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Think you meet some of the requirements but not all? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs for which they do not meet every qualification. If you see a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply, regardless of whether or not your experience is completely aligned with the job description. Edmund Optics is committed to becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. You may be a great candidate for this role or others within Edmund Optics.

Compensation Range Transparency:

At Edmund Optics, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The posted salary range for this role reflects the expected base pay. The actual offer will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, work experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
• Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities

Availability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type.