Direct Tax Manager

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 7+ years

Job description

A Direct Tax Manager role at Autodesk within the global tax organization, supporting corporate income tax provision and compliance activities across EMEA, Canada and Latin America. The role takes manager-level ownership of assigned entities and deliverables, working with Finance and Accounting teams and coordinating external advisors.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Remote

What you'll do

  • Own and oversee corporate income tax compliance for assigned entities across EMEA, Canada and Latin America, including tax returns, transfer pricing forms and related supporting documentation.
  • Manage external advisors, establish clear deliverables and timelines, provide complete information, review work for technical accuracy and ensure filings are completed on time.
  • Prepare and review advance and final tax payment calculations, coordinate approvals and support timely settlement of liabilities.
  • Lead the preparation and review of current and deferred tax provision calculations and tax notes for statutory financial statements in partnership with Accounting team.
  • Support quarterly and annual consolidated tax reporting under US GAAP, including tax provision calculations, return-to-provision calculations and deferred tax asset and liability reconciliations.
  • Maintain strong review discipline and documentation across monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables, including appropriate evidence for controls and audit requirements.
  • Monitor corporate income tax law and regulatory developments, assess potential impacts and coordinate implementation of new requirements.
  • Lead or support tax audits by coordinating data collection, reviewing technical positions and responses, and working with advisors as appropriate.
  • Drive process improvements, standardization and automation across tax compliance and reporting, including the effective use of systems, trackers and data tools.
  • Support tax planning initiatives and cross-functional projects.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of relevant direct tax experience gained in a multinational corporation, large accounting firm or tax consulting practice.
  • Strong corporate income tax provision and compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Professional qualification, such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of current and deferred tax accounting.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage external advisors, concurrent deadlines and stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to operate cross-functionally within a diverse, global team.
  • Comfort with technology and a track record of improving processes.

Nice to have

  • Experience in EMEA and Canada corporate taxation is highly desirable.
  • US GAAP tax reporting experience is preferred.
  • Experience with SAP, LongviewTax Provision and AI tools is a plus.

Your team

global tax organization

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