Senior Tax Manager

Helping careers take flight. Reshaping an industry. Enable your career to be Made on Duck Creek. WHO WE ARE: Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance. We have a flock of more than 1,700 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location. If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”! To learn more about us, visit and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. TITLE: Senior Tax Manager WHAT YOU’LL DO The Senior Tax Manager leads critical aspects of Duck Creek Technologies’ global tax function, including income tax compliance, tax provision reporting, international tax matters, indirect tax operations, tax planning, audits, and process improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors. Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, the Senior Tax Manager provides technical tax leadership, manages complex domestic and international tax matters, supports strategic business initiatives, and translates evolving tax requirements into practical business guidance. The role requires strong expertise in ASC 740, U.S. and international tax compliance, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic global software company environment. Manage federal, state, local, and international income tax compliance activities, including coordination with external tax advisors and review of tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting workpapers. Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and financial statement disclosures. Support international tax provision and compliance requirements, including foreign tax filings, tax packages, statutory reporting support, and coordination with local country advisors. Oversee tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, deferred tax schedules, and tax balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage indirect tax activities, including sales and use tax compliance, registrations, exemption certificate administration, tax notices, and coordination with third-party service providers. Support tax planning initiatives involving legal entity structures, transfer pricing, tax credits and incentives, cash tax forecasting, and assessment of tax law changes. Lead tax audits, examinations, and inquiries by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating with external advisors and taxing authorities. Monitor and evaluate domestic and international tax legislation, regulatory developments, and accounting pronouncements, assessing their impact on the organization. Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, HR, and business leaders to provide tax guidance on transactions, contracts, intercompany arrangements, acquisitions, and operational activities. Develop and maintain technical tax documentation, tax memoranda, process narratives, supporting schedules, and internal control documentation. Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, automation, controls, data management, and reporting efficiency across the tax function. Support strategic initiatives and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, tax technology implementations, entity rationalization, and other corporate transactions. WHAT YOU’VE DONE: Required: Education: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree in Taxation, Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M. in Taxation, or other advanced tax-related credential preferred. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive tax experience within public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both. Experience managing U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance processes. Experience preparing or reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions and related financial reporting requirements. Experience coordinating with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Experience supporting multinational organizations and international tax operations. Experience with transfer pricing, foreign tax reporting, indirect tax compliance, and global tax planning initiatives. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, or international expansion activities. Familiarity with Workday, Avalara, tax provision software, ERP systems, and tax technology solutions. Experience improving tax processes, controls, automation, and documentation frameworks. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors: Advanced knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations. Strong understanding of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of international taxation concepts, foreign tax reporting, transfer pricing, and multinational tax structures. Ability to analyze complex tax issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions. Strong technical tax research skills and ability to interpret evolving legislation and regulatory guidance. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality. Ability to communicate complex tax concepts effectively to non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership. Experience reviewing third-party work products and managing relationships with external advisors. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to drive initiatives independently. Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, HR, and business functions. Knowledge of internal controls, tax risk management, audit support, and compliance best practices. Commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, automation, and operational excellence. Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and tax matters. Experience using AI-enabled productivity and tax research tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) in a professional services environment. Strong ability to validate AI-generated analyses using technical tax knowledge and professional judgment. Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology to improve efficiency while maintaining data confidentiality and compliance. Travel: 0-10% WHAT WE STAND FOR: Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems. As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status. We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead. To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers with our web content by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Duck Creek Technologies may collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Notice and applicable data protection laws. Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Actual compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location, where permitted by law. For reference, the expected salary range for this position is generally positioned as follows based on candidate location: 137,300 – 196,100: Candidates living in the Boston, New York City–Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, or Washington, DC metropolitan areas 130,800 – 186,800: Candidates living in Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, or Philadelphia metropolitan areas, or in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, or Vermont 124,300 – 177,600: Candidates living in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oregon, or Wisconsin 110,000 – 172,000: For all other U.S. locations This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation, subject to plan terms and individual eligibility. Final compensation will be determined based on the factors outlined above and in accordance with applicable law. Duck Creek Technologies believes in the safe, ethical, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We may use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, identifying relevant skills, and organizing candidate information. AI tools are used to assist—not replace—human judgment. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by a Duck Creek team member, and final hiring decisions are always made by people. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments where AI is used responsibly to enhance business processes. Duck Creek Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Flexible work environment Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with match (6% employer match up to $12,000 annually) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role and location. The application window for this position will remain open until the role is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Duck Creek is a leading provider of comprehensive P&C insurance software and services for insurers of all sizes worldwide. Employing progressive technology, our solutions enable insurers to optimize outcomes and enhance engagement through advanced digital and data capabilities and integrated functionality that can be delivered via the cloud or on premise.