Manager, Tax M&A – Transactions

IFF

Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions supporting high-impact transactions in flavors and fragrances industry. Leading tax due diligence and compliance for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $162,912 - $203,640 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support tax due diligence and integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including detailed step‑plan management and coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
Own the quarterly and annual corporate income tax provision related to M&A activity, including discontinued operations, held‑for‑sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate analysis in compliance with ASC 740.
Analyze and communicate the tax impacts of M&A transactions on reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating transaction‑driven impacts.
Partner with the Global Accounting team to incorporate tax accounting implications of transactions using OneSource Tax Provision, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable local regulations.
Support the stand‑up of tax functions for separated or newly acquired entities, including tax provision processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configuration, and indirect tax compliance frameworks.
Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax returns and workpapers prepared by external advisors, including return‑to‑provision analyses and tax basis balance sheet validations.
Monitor changes in US GAAP, SEC guidance, and tax legislation, ensuring timely adoption into tax provision, reporting, and planning processes.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors, serving as a key technical resource on M&A tax matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field; Master’s in Taxation or Accounting is a plus.
7+ years of progressive tax experience, including tax accounting and M&A, with a combination of Big 4 and in‑house experience at a US‑based multinational public company.
Strong expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting for US GAAP reporting.
Demonstrated experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex transactions from a tax accounting perspective.
Proficiency with tax accounting systems and ERP platforms, including OneSource Tax Provision.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and a hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Finance and the broader organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on strategic, high‑impact M&A transactions at a global organization.
A collaborative and flexible remote work environment.
Exposure to a dynamic, global tax organization with opportunities for growth.
Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
A purpose‑driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax due diligenceM&A tax accountingASC 740tax provision processesreturn-to-provision analysistax basis balance sheet validationindirect tax compliancetax accounting systemsfinancial statement auditingUS GAAP

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachinganalytical skillsattention to detailsolution-oriented mindsetcommunication skillsrelationship buildingteam managementprioritizationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in TaxMaster’s in TaxationMaster’s in Accounting