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Full-timeDescriptionThe IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World Triathlon Championship Series, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events including UTMB®, and other multisport races.The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually with the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings.
Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information about The IRONMAN Group visit: www.ironman.com.
Job Description
The Tax Manager is responsible for supporting the annual tax provision process and ensuring tax compliance across 27 U.S. states. The role also involves coordinating with international advisors to manage statutory and tax filings in 23 global jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and assist with the preparation and review of federal and state income tax provisions and compliance tasks.
- Oversee and assist with the preparation and review of data for international statutory filings and corporate income tax, ensuring the accuracy of local GAAP bridge adjustments when appropriate.
- Ensure Foreign and US state tax returns and payments are timely filed/paid for all the domestic jurisdictions.
- Maintain and update the tax compliance calendars to ensure timely filings and payments.
- Manage the withholding tax process related to business invoices, prize money distributions, and contractual payments.
- Prepare and review Form W-8BEN to ensure proper documentation of foreign status and compliance with IRS withholding and reporting requirements for non-U.S. persons.
- Manage tax accounting routines, including the preparation and review of journal entries and monthly reconciliation of tax GL accounts in BlackLine.
- Support the implementation of new tax policies, strategies, procedures, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in preparing tax forecasts and departmental budgets in collaboration with the FP&A team
- Manage the transfer pricing process, including the preparation of schedules, CbCr, and other related documentation.
- Prepare and file tangible personal property tax returns in compliance with local regulations for respective jurisdictions.
- Provide support on special tax projects as needed, including audits, tax notices, and state and local tax (SALT) compliance.
Requirements
Education and work experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field (required)
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation (preferred)
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
- CPA certification (preferred)
- 5–7 years of relevant tax experience, including exposure to U.S. multi-state and international tax reporting
- Familiarity with international tax regulations (preferred but not required)
- Experience working across multiple time zones and collaborating with global teams
Skills and Knowledge:
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Effective leadership and team collaboration abilities
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)
- Proficient in tax research and interpretation of tax laws and regulations
- Skilled in planning, executing, and optimizing work processes
- Experience with tax compliance and reporting software such as ONESOURCE and CCH
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
