Manager, US Tax Compliance

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):

$104,000.00 - $193,100.00

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, 

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to

eligible employees.

Infinera is seeking a Manager of US Tax Compliance, reporting directly to the Tax Director, Tax Compliance. This role will manage the outsourced US income tax compliance process and will support the tax provision for a global company operating in 45+ countries. This position will leverage technology resources to assist with streamlining process and developing synergies between the provision and compliance processes. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all US tax returns including the federal and state corporate income tax returns, and informational filings such as forms 1099
• Partner with outsource compliance partner to improve standardization as well as automation in the US tax compliance process
• Research & document technical positions taken on US federal and state income tax returns
• Review federal, state & local tax returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Maintain tax filing calendar and track filing obligations to completion
• Manage federal, state & local income tax audits
• Support the Director of Tax Reporting with accuracy of quarterly and annual tax provision throughout the year
• Partner with the business to establish a compliance process for investment tax credits, and drive compliance for R&D credit studies and credit documentation
• Build, lead, develop and mentor a strong performing team of tax professionals

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience at a multinational corporation and/or public accounting firm
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance
• Strong preference for a candidate with a CPA certification
• Experience leading and managing complex US reporting structures for a multinational with a large number of entities in multiple jurisdictions
• Substantive experience with tax provisions
• Demonstrated track record of standardizing, executing and documenting end-to-end processes, particularly for compliance and provision
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Proven experience with problem solving and prioritization
• Exceptional organization and project management skills with the ability to work independently and/or cross functionally as needed to own and drive the US compliance process
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP and OneSource software a plus

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“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.