Manager, US Tax

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

We’re looking for Manager, Tax for Amer Sports’ office inNew York City (NY), Chicago (IL), or Ogden (UT)!

The Manager, Tax will manage U.S. tax compliance, reporting, controversy, governance, and operational tax activities across Amer Sports’ U.S. operations. The role is intentionally broad across tax compliance obligations rather than limited to income tax, and will partner closely with the Global Tax Director, the Senior Indirect Tax Director, and the indirect tax teamlocatedin Poland (GBS). This role requires strong ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, external advisors, and teamsoperatingin different time zones within a complex global organization undergoing significant digital transformation.

• Manage U.S. tax compliance requirements across relevant federal, state, and local tax areas, including return work papers, estimated payments, extensions, Black Line (GL) reconciliations, and related compliance documentation.
• Coordinate data requests andtimelydelivery of information to service providers and internal stakeholders;leverage BI reporting, Alteryx, and automation tools to improve data collection, validation, and reporting.
  
  Lead nexus reviews and state tax research, evaluating the Company’s state tax footprint, coordinating with HR and Payroll, assessing filing obligations, and identifying available credits and incentives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting state and local tax obligations.
• Maintain the U.S. tax compliance calendar and monitor all filing deadlines.

• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, notices, and controversy matters—coordinating responses, gathering documentation, maintaining audit trackers, and driving timely resolution.
• Partner closely with the Senior Indirect Tax Director and the indirect tax teamlocatedin Krakow, Poland on U.S. sales and use tax matters, audits, registrations, compliance initiatives, nexus evaluations, and exposure assessments.

• Manage U.S. business registration compliance, including entity registrations, foreign qualifications, business license applications, annual reports and renewals, and good-standing requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Own the U.S. unclaimed property compliance process, including annual filings, due diligence, audit support, voluntary disclosure agreements, internal controls, and coordination with external advisors.

• Assist with U.S. tax budget management—tracking spend, monitoring external service provider engagements, reviewing invoices, and maintaining budget-to-actual visibility.
• Support development of SOPs, internal controls, and documentation aligned with SOX and audit requirements.
• Collaborate on S/4
  
  HANA implementation, tax digitalization, and other cross-functional projects, translating tax requirements into practical process and system solutions.
• Serve as the primary U.S. taxpoint of contact for Finance Controllers, GBS Krakow operational teams, the indirect tax team in Poland, and external advisors—ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability.
• Facilitate effective communication across U.S. and European time zones, ensuringtimelyfollow-up, clear escalation, and alignment between Tax, Finance, GBS, Legal, HR, IT, and external advisors.
• Drive governance through strong documentation, RACI alignment, and escalation protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Strong U.S. tax compliance experience, with the ability to manage matters beyond income tax and coordinate…