Job Description

Clearwater Analytics is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Tax, this position will perform a wide variety of tax related duties to help support and execute on all direct and indirect taxes applicable to Clearwater.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation and primary review of the global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including SEC financial statement disclosures and SOX documentation.
• Clearwater recently completed two major acquisitions and is operating in ≈15 countries. Experience incorporating these elements a plus.
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to reconcile various tax balances and submit/review journal entries as appropriate.
• Assist in preparing statutory financials.

Tax Compliance

• Lead the preparation and primary review of federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect tax returns.
• Tax compliance items include GILTI, FDII, and BEAT related calculations and considerations as well as working with local advisors to administer compliances in foreign countries.
• Participate in the annual transfer pricing documentation for Clearwater’s global companies (US Report, Master File, and Required Local Files).
• Participate in the preparation and documentation of certain tax incentives, such as R&D credits and IP Box regimes.
• Monitor tax department obligations/payments and support compliance with various taxes, such as property taxes, rent taxes, etc

General

• Identify and assist with tax planning.
• Stay current with relevant U.S. and international tax law.
• Coordinate and manage global tax audits.
• Collaborate with various departments of the business for tax related items.
• Assist with and/or own various ad hoc projects, as needed or requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related certification, such as a CPA license.
• 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax setting.
• Ability to independently resolve problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of several factors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters.
• Experience with acquisitions a plus.