Senior Tax Manager

Workiva

Tax Senior Manager overseeing tax staff and global tax compliance at Workiva. Managing tax risks and implementing AI tools for operational efficiency.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,000 - $214,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the tax staff while ensuring proper segregation of duties.
Act as a dedicated mentor by providing employees with coaching, continuous feedback, and leadership development opportunities to elevate their skills and performance.
Consult internally with business unit leaders and partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, SalesOps, Partnerships, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A.
Exercise independent judgment and innovative thinking to develop long-term functional standards, policies, and procedures that shape the tax team's global approach and drive company success.
Maintain ongoing vigilance over an expanding footprint of 90+ international markets and 15 entities.
Direct and oversee the execution of all tax compliance and provision requirements.
Perform detailed reviews of annual and interim global tax provisions, account reconciliations, and related financial statement disclosures.
Partner closely with external tax advisors worldwide to ensure our tax positions maintain strict adherence to local regulations.
Manage the review of tax guidance on critical growth initiatives, including expansion into new international markets.
Execute SOX controls related to the tax areas, including preparation of supporting documentation and evidence of control operation.
Actively pilot, evaluate, and embed AI tools into day-to-day tax workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Active CPA designation.
8+ years of relevant corporate tax experience, with a combination of Big 4 and/or public companies
3 years of direct people management experience, including supervisor experience of managers
Extensive, proven experience in global tax strategy and managing complexities associated with global scaling.
Solid, hands-on experience preparing and reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions, including interim period disclosures.
Advanced understanding of complex corporate tax principles and accounting principles.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment with the requirement of reliable, high-speed internet.
Master’s degree in Taxation (MST) or JD (requires 6+ years of relevant experience).
Significant background in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax complianceglobal tax strategyASC 740account reconciliationsfinancial statement disclosuresSOX controlsAI tools integrationtax provision preparationtax guidance reviewinternational tax regulations

Soft Skills

leadership developmentcoachingmentoringcommunicationindependent judgmentinnovative thinkingcross-functional collaborationperformance feedbackremote work effectivenesspeople management

Certifications

CPAMaster’s degree in Taxation (MST)JD