Corporate Tax Manager (Hybrid)

About the Position

Corporate Tax Manager (Hybrid)

Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world with more than 96,000 employees.

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee tax planning, reporting, and compliance for our US operations, ensuring minimal tax obligations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of US consolidated federal and consolidated, combined, and separate state income tax returns.
• Oversee the computation of interim and year-end income tax provisions.
• Review and manage tax returns prepared by the Tax team.
• Lead and mentor a team of Tax professionals.
• Manage tax planning, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Manage tax accounting staff, including selection interviews, coaching, training, performance evaluation, and motivation.
• Oversee the preparation of all tax filings and reporting.
• Evaluate the tax implications of company activities and develop strategies to minimize tax obligations.
• Provide input into developing the country budget.
• Assist the Tax Director in all external federal, state, and local income tax audits.
• Analyze and prepare all supporting documentation for any tax-related information document requests.
• Assist the Tax Director in federal/state tax credit generation projects, tax planning, and other ad hoc projects.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise employees in the performance of their day-to-day duties.
• Have full responsibility for employees’ actions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (Required)
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct transferable experience in corporate Tax (Required)
• Supervisory Experience: 1-3 years (Required)
• International Experience: Prior international experience or working in a multicultural environment managing international projects (Required)
• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Taxation preferred in combination with experience outlined above (Preferred)
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Advanced level proficiency in English (Required), French and/or Spanish (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level (Required)
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen/business awareness with a solid technical and analytical background (Required)
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with good organizational and interpersonal skills (Required)
• Communication Skills: Excellent professional written and verbal communication (Required)
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and information and develop workable, compliant, and creative solutions (Required)
• Leadership Skills: Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment (Required)
• Technical Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – Intermediate user proficiency (Required), Well-versed in ERP systems required (Oracle 12 preferred, OPT or ONESOURCE property tax, Corptax, etc.) (Required)

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

We Offer

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave.

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close October 15, 2026.

About the Company

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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