Job Description

Role Description

The Senior Manager – Global Tax will lead Vertex’s U.S. Income Tax function and play a critical role in ensuring accurate tax accounting, compliance, and risk management within a public company environment. This role is responsible for U.S. income tax accounting and compliance and serves as a key advisor to the business on tax-related matters. The position reports directly to the Senior Director – Global Tax and manages one direct report. This is a high-impact role suited for a seasoned tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and brings both technical depth and leadership capability to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• U.S. Income Tax Accounting & Reporting:
  • Oversee preparation and review of U.S. income tax provision calculations and consolidate results in accordance with ASC 740.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of tax-related financial reporting in a public company environment.
  • Oversee, maintain, develop internal controls impacting the income tax provision processes.
• U.S. Income Tax Compliance:
  • Oversee U.S. federal and state income tax compliance filings and payments.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance obligations are met efficiently and accurately.
  • Support R&D tax credit calculations.
• Tax Audits, Risk Management & Authorities:
  • Manage and respond to inquiries, audits, and examinations from U.S. tax authorities.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate U.S. income tax risks, ensuring appropriate documentation and support.
• Business Partnership & Special Projects:
  • Provide U.S. income tax guidance and support for business initiatives, including acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
  • Support special projects such as technology or tool implementations and process improvements within the tax function.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Business Initiatives, and other internal teams as needed.
• Tax Research & Legislative Monitoring:
  • Conduct tax research and evaluate the impact of changes in U.S. tax law, regulations, and guidance.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate implications to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Leadership & Development:
  • Manage and develop one direct report, including oversight of work product, coaching, and performance management.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth within the tax team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten (10) plus years of relevant experience working at international public accounting firm and/or multinational public company.
• Four (4) plus years of leadership responsibility.
• CPA certification desired.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Requirements

• The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners:
• Communicate with Clarity: Be clear, concise, and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency: Adopt an agile mentality with frequent iterations, improved speed, and resilience. Apply the 80/20 rule—better is the enemy of done.
• Work with Purpose: Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Understand how individual contributions support team outcomes.
• Drive to Decision: Cut through ambiguity with defined deadlines, decision points, and clear accountability.
• Own the Outcome: Commit to milestones and results, assess work in context, and demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

Benefits

• US Base Salary Range: $131,600.00 - $171,100.00.
• Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.
• The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.
• This role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.
• In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.

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