Tax Manager

Tax Manager at Rio Tinto – Join to apply for this exciting role.

Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salary: $125,000–$150,000

• Excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional ready to tackle sophisticated tax challenges.
• Work in a global company with broad opportunities.
• Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We’re seeking an experienced Tax Advisory Manager to join our Salt Lake City-based team. In this role, your expertise will help shape income tax strategy and outcomes across a multinational organization. You’ll navigate complex income tax issues and identify valuable tax opportunities within an already established talented team. This is your chance to leverage your Big 4 and in-house experience in a dynamic corporate environment.

• Be a customer‑service leader to our business units overseeing critical tax aspects of transactions and operations.
• Identify and implement tax‑planning opportunities that align with broader business objectives.
• Exercise delegated authority on non‑routine tax judgments, structuring, and legislative change matters.
• Partner with corporate functions, business units, and external parties on high‑stakes tax matters.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.

To be successfully considered for this role we are looking for:

• 15+ years of progressive experience with tax advisory management (preferred).
• Experience with consolidated groups and international taxation (preferred).
• CPA certification.
• Big 4 accounting firm background (preferred).
• Proven ability to communicate complex tax concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent (strongly preferred).

• Proficiency with income‑tax research methodologies and tools.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with data and forecasting modelling and analysis capabilities.
• Proficient using and advancing human‑assisted AI tools.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Work within a highly experienced team of professionals.
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top‑tier family‑friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies covering all the moments that matter (PTO, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• A generous parental leave policy.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counselling or expert guidance.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries where it produces iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition.

We have been mining for 150 years, operating with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs, striving for innovation and continuous improvement with low emissions and responsible ESG standards. We focus on creating partnerships to solve problems and create win‑win situations.

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected, and valued, and where diverse perspectives are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly, with dignity, and in compliance with E‑Verify for work authorization.