Sr. Manager, Tax

Location:

Berkeley Heights Job Type: Full-time

Req  Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day. for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  

Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Tax Manager to join our dynamic and collaborative global tax team. As part of our One Global Team, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the U.S., Jordan, Portugal and the UK.

The Vice President of Tax – Group is based in the U.S., and the Senior Tax Manager will report to the Senior Director of U.S. Tax Operations.

This position supports a broad range of tax matters, including U.S. and international tax planning, tax accounting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, and U.S. federal and state/local tax compliance and audits. The Senior Tax Manager will play a key role in managing U.S. tax provision and compliance processes, while also contributing to the development and execution of local, regional, and global tax strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including the calculation of tax credits and incentives, analysis of taxable income, and state allocation and apportionment

Manage the preparation and timely filing of extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments for income and franchise taxes

Conduct tax technical research to stay current with evolving tax laws and ensure compliance across all tax reporting functions

Support federal and state tax audits by coordinating data collection, preparing work papers, and conducting analytical reviews to substantiate Hikma’s tax positions

Prepare and analyze two cycles of the tax provision, interim and annual.

Assist with inquiries from external auditors during interim and annual financial audits

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Business teams to ensure integrated tax planning and compliance

Analyze financial and tax data to identify trends, assess risks, and uncover opportunities to support tax planning and compliance efforts

Conduct thorough tax research on complex tax issues and stay informed about new developments, regulatory updates, and best practices in U.S. tax Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

Contribute to special projects and strategic tax initiatives as assigned by management

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

BA/BS degree in Accounting; CPA or MST (Mater Science in Taxation) is strongly preferred8+ years of tax experience in a multinational corporate environment and/or public accounting preferred

Strong knowledge and experience with ASC 740, U.S. tax compliance, and advanced tax technical and research skills

Experience in working with a diverse group of professionals globally; solid communication and people skills

Proficient MS Excel skills, knowledge of…