Associate Director, Tax
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations, review, supporting documentation, tax account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
- Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and related filings.
- Manage and provide strategic direction for IRS and state income/franchise tax notices, audits, and information requests.
- Lead technical research on tax issues and provide guidance to the team.
- Direct the preparation of tax account forecasts and monthly accruals.
- Lead and direct significant tax projects from planning through execution, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
- Develop and mentor Tax team members.
- Lead ad hoc/special projects as needed (e.g., Section 382 study, credit study).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter; able to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; flexible across geographic time zones.
- Strong prioritization, deadline management, accuracy, and escalation judgment.
- Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup).
- May require work outside normal hours to meet business needs.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:
- 9–12 years of recent, progressive US corporate income tax experience with Big Four and/or multinational corporate tax experience.
- Extensive ASC 740 experience (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business (or equivalent).
- CPA (required); Master’s in Taxation (plus).
Application instructions:
- If you are a current Jazz employee, please apply via the Internal Career site.
- Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations, review, supporting documentation, tax account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
- Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and related filings.
- Manage and provide strategic direction for IRS and state income/franchise tax notices, audits, and information requests.
- Lead technical research on tax issues and provide guidance to the team.
- Direct the preparation of tax account forecasts and monthly accruals.
- Lead and direct significant tax projects from planning through execution, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
- Develop and mentor Tax team members.
- Lead ad hoc/special projects as needed (e.g., Section 382 study, credit study).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter; able to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; flexible across geographic time zones.
- Strong prioritization, deadline management, accuracy, and escalation judgment.
- Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup).
- May require work outside normal hours to meet business needs.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:
- 9–12 years of recent, progressive US corporate income tax experience with Big Four and/or multinational corporate tax experience.
- Extensive ASC 740 experience (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business (or equivalent).
- CPA (required); Master’s in Taxation (plus).
Application instructions:
- If you are a current Jazz employee, please apply via the Internal Career site.