Sr Tax Manager/Tax Manager
Cadence Inc, San Jose, CA, United States
Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager U.S. International Tax Compliance
We are seeking a hands-on Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join our fast-growing technology company as a key contributor within the Global Tax Compliance team. This role focuses primarily on U.S. international tax compliance, with additional support for international tax accounting, domestic compliance inputs, and collaboration with our offshore tax team and external tax consultants.
You will prepare and assist with core U.S. international filings, build technical workpapers, support ASC 740 calculations, and partner closely with teams across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, global operations, offshore resources, and external consulting partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical work, large data sets, and building scalable, tech-forward processes.
U.S. International Tax Compliance (Primary Hands-On Preparation)
Prepare and support U.S. international tax filings, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8992 (GILTI), 8993 (FDII), 1118
Collaborate with offshore tax teams to coordinate data packs, review workpapers, validate calculations, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Partner with external tax consultants on complex calculations, technical reviews, and compliance support.
Own data gathering and validation from global business partners across ERP systems and data warehouses.
Prepare detailed calculations for Earnings & profits (E&P), GILTI tested income, Subpart F income, Foreign tax credits (FTC) & limitation baskets, FDII and BEAT, Sections 986, 987, and 988 adjustments
Maintain and enhance international tax models, including automation-ready templates.
Support external advisors with data, draft reviews, comments, and technical validation.
Tax Provision & Reporting Support (ASC 740)
Prepare U.S. international components of the quarterly and annual tax provision, including FDII, FTCs, Sec. 986988 adjustments, and Subpart F.
Domestic Compliance Support (Secondary Contributor Role)
Provide data, analytics, and supporting schedules for U.S. federal and state income tax returns prepared by external providers.
Assist with Domestic fed to state adjustments, State apportionment factor data (sales, payroll, property), NOLs, credits, and estimated tax calculations
Foreign ADS depreciation
Coordinate with domestic compliance team leads to align international inputs with consolidated return requirements.
M&A Support & Tax Integration (Contributor Role)
Support post-acquisition onboarding, including Incorporating acquired entities into international compliance workflows, Updating E&P pools and tax attributes, Coordinating with offshore teams and external advisors on inherited compliance obligations
Process Improvement, Automation & Systems
Modernize and scale tax processes by Standardizing workpapers, Identifying automation opportunities (Alteryx, Power BI, Python, internal data tools), Supporting ERP and tax technology enhancements
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred (not required)
510+ years of U.S. international tax experience (Big 4 or multinational tech company)
Technical expertise in Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, E&P and tax pools, Foreign tax credits & limitation baskets, Foreign tax credits and FDII Allocation and apportionment
Hands-on preparation experience with Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8992/8993, 1118
Working knowledge of ASC 740 for international operations
Advanced Excel skills: experience with OneSource, Alteryx, SAP, or similar tools is a plus
Ability to manage large data sets, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced tech environment
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills; experience in coordinating with offshore teams and external consultants is a plus
The annual salary range for California is $144,200 to $267,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
We are seeking a hands-on Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join our fast-growing technology company as a key contributor within the Global Tax Compliance team. This role focuses primarily on U.S. international tax compliance, with additional support for international tax accounting, domestic compliance inputs, and collaboration with our offshore tax team and external tax consultants.
You will prepare and assist with core U.S. international filings, build technical workpapers, support ASC 740 calculations, and partner closely with teams across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, global operations, offshore resources, and external consulting partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical work, large data sets, and building scalable, tech-forward processes.
U.S. International Tax Compliance (Primary Hands-On Preparation)
Prepare and support U.S. international tax filings, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8992 (GILTI), 8993 (FDII), 1118
Collaborate with offshore tax teams to coordinate data packs, review workpapers, validate calculations, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Partner with external tax consultants on complex calculations, technical reviews, and compliance support.
Own data gathering and validation from global business partners across ERP systems and data warehouses.
Prepare detailed calculations for Earnings & profits (E&P), GILTI tested income, Subpart F income, Foreign tax credits (FTC) & limitation baskets, FDII and BEAT, Sections 986, 987, and 988 adjustments
Maintain and enhance international tax models, including automation-ready templates.
Support external advisors with data, draft reviews, comments, and technical validation.
Tax Provision & Reporting Support (ASC 740)
Prepare U.S. international components of the quarterly and annual tax provision, including FDII, FTCs, Sec. 986988 adjustments, and Subpart F.
Domestic Compliance Support (Secondary Contributor Role)
Provide data, analytics, and supporting schedules for U.S. federal and state income tax returns prepared by external providers.
Assist with Domestic fed to state adjustments, State apportionment factor data (sales, payroll, property), NOLs, credits, and estimated tax calculations
Foreign ADS depreciation
Coordinate with domestic compliance team leads to align international inputs with consolidated return requirements.
M&A Support & Tax Integration (Contributor Role)
Support post-acquisition onboarding, including Incorporating acquired entities into international compliance workflows, Updating E&P pools and tax attributes, Coordinating with offshore teams and external advisors on inherited compliance obligations
Process Improvement, Automation & Systems
Modernize and scale tax processes by Standardizing workpapers, Identifying automation opportunities (Alteryx, Power BI, Python, internal data tools), Supporting ERP and tax technology enhancements
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred (not required)
510+ years of U.S. international tax experience (Big 4 or multinational tech company)
Technical expertise in Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, E&P and tax pools, Foreign tax credits & limitation baskets, Foreign tax credits and FDII Allocation and apportionment
Hands-on preparation experience with Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8992/8993, 1118
Working knowledge of ASC 740 for international operations
Advanced Excel skills: experience with OneSource, Alteryx, SAP, or similar tools is a plus
Ability to manage large data sets, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced tech environment
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills; experience in coordinating with offshore teams and external consultants is a plus
The annual salary range for California is $144,200 to $267,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.