Tax Manager - Compensation & Benefits

Role Summary

Tax Manager, Compensation & Benefits will be a key strategic partner to Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and Payroll, responsible for supporting all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning related to the company’s employee compensation and benefits programs, including executive compensation arrangements. This role requires technical expertise in equity compensation, deferred compensation, and payroll and benefit plan taxation, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex tax issues to key stakeholders. Location: Silver Spring, MD (onsite at least three days per week).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company‚Äôs tax compliance related to multi-jurisdictional sourcing and reporting of employee compensation and benefits, including equity compensation
• Collaborate with the Payroll team to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for complex executive compensation arrangements, including equity compensation, deferred compensation, and other specialized programs
• Assist with the preparation of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement
• Advise internal stakeholders on the tax considerations related to employee mobility, remote work, relocations, and short and long-term assignments, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements
• Support the preparation and review of fringe benefit reporting and annual compensation reconciliation processes
• Manage the Company‚Äôs compliance with non-U.S. equity compensation annual reporting requirements
• Monitor federal, state, and international tax law developments and analyze their impact on current and proposed compensation and benefits programs
• Research and document the tax implications of the company‚Äôs compensation and benefits programs to support compliance and strategic decision-making
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and prepared models to evaluate the financial and tax implications of proposed scenarios
• Identify and implement process improvements for compensation and benefits tax compliance, applying best practices and leveraging technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency in reporting
• Serve as a tax resource and collaborate with key stakeholders, including Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors, to ensure alignment and compliance across compensation and benefits programs
• Prepare clear communications and presentations outlining tax considerations and recommendations for compensation and benefits programs, providing insights to tax, finance, and business leadership
• Develop direct and indirect reports and team members through training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field
• Required: 8+ years of related experience in employee compensation and benefits taxation with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree, CPA, or Juris Doctorate
• Required: 5+ years of experience in a large, multi-national corporation and/or a Big 4 or regional accounting firm
• Experience in researching and documenting complex tax issues, with ability to analyze and interpret tax laws and guidance
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating tax impacts and modeling scenarios
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying tax considerations to stakeholders and leadership
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to identify process improvements
• Discretion with sensitive information and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in accounting or related field
• Preferred: Master‚Äôs Degree in accounting, taxation, or related field OR Juris Doctorate (JD)

Skills

• Deep knowledge of equity compensation, deferred compensation, and fringe benefits taxation
• Technical proficiency in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities
• Tax research and modeling proficiency
• Familiarity with SEC proxy disclosure requirements for executive compensation