Senior Manager, Tax Operations & Compliance

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $106,400-$159,600, Bonus & Long-Term Incentive Eligible

COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:  
The Senior Manager, Tax Operations is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of the U.S. federal and domestic income tax return, related information reporting, and internal tax compliance reporting.

This role is exclusively focused on tax compliance and return execution and does not own the income tax provision. The role works closely with Tax Strategy and Income Tax Operations (Provision) to ensure that business activity and planning initiatives are accurately and holistically reflected in the tax return and supporting documentation.

This role is an individual contributor reporting to the Sr. Director, Tax Operations .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

U.S. Federal & Domestic Tax Compliance

• Own preparation, review, and filing of the U.S. federal income tax return and related domestic filings
• Manage return workpapers, elections, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and reconcile return‑to‑provision differences in coordination with the Provision team
• Oversee federal information reporting and related compliance obligations

Advisor & Strategy Coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for outside advisors supporting U.S. federal compliance
• Coordinate with Tax Strategy to ensure planning initiatives are properly reflected in the return
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to gather and validate return inputs

Quality, Controls & Audit Support

• Maintain audit‑ready documentation supporting all material return positions
• Support IRS audits and information requests related to filed returns
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and execution efficiency

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. federal income tax compliance
• Hands‑on experience managing complex corporate income tax returns
• Experience working directly with Big 4 or equivalent advisors
• Strong execution, project management, and coordination skills
• 6–8+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax operations
• CPA, MST, or JD preferred

 
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:  

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer!

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