Bristol Myers Squibb · 3 days ago
Senior Manager, State & Local Income Tax
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company committed to transforming patients' lives through science. The Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Compliance will oversee US state and local tax compliance, manage tax returns, audit inquiries, and provide support for tax planning and reporting.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide assistance and support for all state tax income tax compliance activities including state income and franchise tax returns, determining estimated taxes and managing extension filings
Assist with state income and franchise tax audits and notices, in close collaboration with internal and external tax controversy teams
Gather required information and perform analytics and reconciliations for actual and projected state income tax provisions, including state UTPs, valuation allowances, return to provision reconciliations and cash taxes
Provide support for financial statement disclosures
Conduct research on state and local tax issues, providing guidance on tax implications for business decisions
Stay current on changes in state and local tax laws and regulations, and ensure the company remains compliant
Update and maintain SOX control documentation and aid with review and or testing of controls as required
Support company initiatives to minimize SALT liability and reduce audit risk, and work with our Tax Planning Team and outside advisors on state tax planning opportunities
Identify opportunities to streamline processes including integration of acquired businesses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
8+ years of SALT tax provision and compliance experience working in a complex manufacturing environment or in the pharmaceutical industry
In-depth knowledge of SALT tax laws and regulations
proven experience managing complex SALT issues and audits
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
ability to interpret and apply tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
strong attention to detail
ability to work under tight deadlines
Preferred
Masters of Tax
CPA license
2+ years of public accounting experience
ASC 740 experience
knowledge of SAP
knowledge of OneSource Provision
knowledge of TaxStream
knowledge of intelligent automation such as Alteryx, RPA, Power BI and Tableau
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
Unlimited paid sick time
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
An annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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