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LGC · 1 day ago

US Direct Tax Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing critical components and solutions in healthcare and applied market segments. The US Direct Tax Manager will be responsible for managing federal and state direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities while collaborating with global tax and finance teams.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of US federal and state corporate income tax returns, including quarterly estimates and annual filings

Manage the US tax provision process under IAS 12/ IFRIC23 including deferred tax analysis and true-ups

Monitor US tax legislative changes and assess their impact on the company’s tax profile

Ensure timely and accurate compliance with direct tax obligations, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors

Oversee US federal and state tax audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication with tax authorities

Maintain robust support for tax positions, including technical memos and audit-ready files

Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the US tax position, including M&A structuring, intercompany transactions, R&D credits and financing arrangements

Provide tax input on business transactions, restructurings, and operational changes

Liaise with non-tax stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are embedded in key decisions

Provide transfer pricing guidance to operations and ensure compliance with Sec 482

Partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to support business initiatives and ensure tax compliance

Collaborate with global tax colleagues to align US tax strategy with international operations

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting

Support automation and system enhancements, including ERP and tax software integration

Qualification

US direct tax experienceCPA certificationUS tax laws knowledgeTax software proficiencyERP systems knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject management skillsProblem-solving approachCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 5 years of US direct tax experience, including time at a Big Four firm

Strong technical knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws

Proficiency in tax software (e.g., OneSource) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)

Hands-on and practical approach to problem-solving

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

Proactive and takes initiative: a role where you can add value every day

Comfortable working in dynamic environments with moving deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and non-integrated systems

Kind, collaborative, and respectful — we value team players who build trust and bring positive energy to the workplace

Able to maintain focus and accuracy under pressure and navigate ambiguity with resilience and optimism

Preferred

Master's in Taxation is a plus

CPA certification strongly preferred

Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable

Company

LGC

Glassdoor3.3

We are a global leader in life science tools, partnering with customers to find solutions that diagnose, treat, feed and protect our growing population.

Founded in 1996

Teddington, Gloucestershire, GBR

1001-5000 employees