Manager, Federal Tax

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Job Summary

The Federal Tax Manager will be responsible for leading U.S. domestic corporate income tax compliance, provision, and planning activities. This role will ensure accurate and timely tax filings, effective tax planning strategies, and proper accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. The position will work closely with international and state tax leads and collaborate cross-functionally in the organization to support global tax initiatives. The ideal candidate brings tax technical expertise and strong project management and communication skills.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Domestic Tax Responsibilities

• Oversee and detail-review U.S. Federal Consolidated 1120, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting workpapers and memos.
• Assist with quarterly and annual domestic income tax provision under ASC 740, including financial statement disclosures and audit documentation.
• Reconcile tax filings to provisions, support deferred tax balances, and prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Ensure SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls.
• Monitor legislative developments affecting U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws in collaboration with SALT specialist.
• Support domestic tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries, ensuring appropriate documentation and defense strategies.
• Manage completion of the U.S. R&D tax credit study.
• Conduct tax research as needed and document resulting tax positions.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Support

• Partner with state and international tax teams to ensure cohesive execution of global tax strategy.
• Work closely with finance and cash management teams to forecast cash tax needs and manage timely payments.
• Maintain regular cadence of communication with Treasury team regarding loans, dividends, and transfer pricing initiatives.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with NBS Next principles, fostering simplification and value creation.
• Document tax processes for purposes of knowledge sharing, internal controls, and audit defense.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify process improvements and implement tax technology tools and solutions.
• Support tax transformation initiatives including automation and data analytics.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor tax staff, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives within the tax function.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance from an accredited institution is required.
• CPA or advanced degree (MST or JD) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of corporate domestic tax experience with a Big 4 or publicly traded multinational corporation.
• Proven experience with ASC 740, financial reporting, and tax provision software.
• Experience with OneStream, SAP and OTP/OIT preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Hybrid work environment. Minimal travel required, usually locally, but could also include international, to assist with execution of board meetings and events.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

  Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees.  No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.