Tax Manager - Global Luxury Brand

Global Luxury Brand is seeking a TAX MANAGER in NYC

One of the most famous Luxury Goods Brands in the world is seeking a talented Tax Manager based full time in their NYC office. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and Big 4 Accounting experience, and a strong desire for leadership in the field.

The Tax Manager role will take ownership of the U.S. tax matters and support the Finance and Accounting Departments’ activities in a leading international wholesale luxury goods company with a strong presence in the United States. This exciting new position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Company’s senior leadership while collaborating with the global headquarters overseas and external tax advisors. The ideal candidate has at least five years’ tax experience at a “Big Four” accounting firm (Ex. Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) and strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income taxation and state and local taxation (SALT).

We are looking for a tax leader with demonstrated success managing multistate tax compliance, including nexus, apportionment, and state income/franchise taxes. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with corporate tax compliance processes, tax audits, and regulatory requirements as well as the tax implications/operations of a multinational company with U.S. operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance • Oversee all U.S. federal, state, and local corporate tax compliance obligations, including income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, and other applicable business taxes. • Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of federal and multistate corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisors. • Manage state tax registrations, nexus assessments, apportionment methodologies, and filing requirements across jurisdictions. • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax legislation and evaluate their potential impact on the company. • Guarantee compliance with estimated tax payments, extensions, and other statutory deadlines. • Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and appropriate supporting documentation.

2. Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting • Manage U.S. income tax accounting and reporting under applicable accounting standards, including ASC 740. • Prepare and review current and deferred tax provisions, effective tax rate calculations, and tax account reconciliations. • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes. • Partner with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate tax-related financial reporting. • Coordinate tax-related information and reporting requirements with international headquarters. • Support tax forecasting, budgeting, and cash tax planning.

3. Tax Planning & Risk Management • Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Evaluate federal and state tax implications of business initiatives, organizational changes, investments, and commercial activities. • Support transfer pricing compliance, including intercompany transactions, documentation, and coordination with international tax teams. • Monitor relevant international tax developments affecting U.S. operations, including cross-border taxation and global minimum tax requirements. • Coordinate with relevant specialists on the tax implications of customs duties, tariffs, and import-related matters. • Identify, assess, and mitigate tax exposures and maintain appropriate internal controls.

4. Tax Audits & External Advisors • Serve as the primary point of contact for federal, state, and local tax examinations, notices, and inquiries. • Manage tax audits and coordinate responses to tax authorities with external advisors. • Oversee relationships with external tax firms, ensuring high-quality service, cost efficiency, and timely deliverables. • Review tax positions, technical memoranda, and recommendations prepared by external advisors. • Maintain appropriate documentation to support tax positions and audit readiness.

5. Process Improvement & Business Partnership • Develop and strengthen tax processes, controls, and documentation. • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax compliance and reporting activities. • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, Human Resources, and other business functions on tax-related matters. • Provide clear, actionable tax guidance to the Vice President, Finance, and other senior stakeholders. • Support special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and business transformation initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement in tax reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills:

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of deliverables:

• Knowledge of transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and international tax matters.

• Exposure to sales and use tax and other indirect taxes.

• Familiarity with D365 systems and tax compliance software as well as luxury goods, retail, consumer products, or distribution businesses.

• Experience coordinating with international headquarters and external professional services firms. • Strong understanding of corporate tax regulations, particularly federal and multistate taxation.

• Ability to independently manage the U.S. tax function and deliver against deadline

• Pragmatic approach to tax management, balancing compliance, risk, and commercial considerations.

• Ability to build effective, collaborative working relationships across Finance, business functions, external advisors, and international teams.

• Proactive mindset toward process optimization, automation, and stronger internal controls.

• Ability to communicate complex technical matters into clear recommendations for senior management

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• CPA certification or master's degree in taxation is preferred.
• 10+ years’ related experience – with five years with a “Big Four” firm.

Company offers outstanding Benefits, Mentorship and Culture.