Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your tax accounting expertise to support complex global transactions and shape the strategic financial direction of a world‑class organization?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through insights, managing risk, optimizing capital allocation, and driving sustainable value across global operations.

This Senior Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions role is based in New York in a remote setting. Be part of a strategic, collaborative, growth‑oriented team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead the quarterly and year‑end corporate income tax provision process under ASC 740, including discontinued operations, held‑for‑sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and global effective tax rate calculations.
• Review reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating and evaluating tax impacts related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner closely with Global Accounting to incorporate tax accounting implications of M&A, divestitures, and restructuring activities using OneSource Tax Provision across global regions.
• Lead the stand‑up of the tax function for separated entities, including provisioning processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configurations, indirect tax compliance, tax‑related workpapers, and external advisor support models.
• Support tax due diligence for M&A transactions and continuously enhance processes and data quality to ensure accurate reporting and risk evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal tax teams across compliance, planning, M&A, and controversy to advise on tax accounting implications and ensure alignment with ASC 740.
• Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax compliance workpapers, returns, and supporting forms prepared by external advisors.
• Oversee return‑to‑provision analyses and validate tax‑basis balance sheet accounts, communicating findings to leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax staff while fostering a high‑performance and growth‑oriented team culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives within Finance, ensuring alignment and integration of tax considerations.
• Monitor changes in US GAAP/SEC guidance and global tax legislation, ensuring new requirements are reflected in tax accounting processes.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field). Master’s in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive, global tax experience, including tax accounting roles within Big 4 and multinational corporations.
• Deep expertise with ASC 740 for US‑based multinational public companies.
• Experience with M&A tax accounting, divestitures, and transaction‑driven tax impacts.
• Strong proficiency with tax systems and tools such as OneSource Tax Provision and ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, resourceful, and results‑driven in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work.

How You Would Stand Out

• Experience leading tax technology implementations or enhancements.
• Prior work supporting tax aspects of carve‑outs, integrations, or entity stand‑ups.
• Familiarity with global tax compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.

Why Choose Us

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact global tax initiatives in a world‑class Finance organization.
• Collaborative, growth‑oriented culture with strong support for professional development.
• Exposure to senior leadership and complex multinational transactions.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus plan.
• Inclusive, purpose‑driven company with a strong commitment to sustainability.
• Chance to shape the future of tax accounting across a global enterprise.

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