Senior Tax Manager (North America)

Overview

In this London-based leadership role you shape North America’s tax strategy from a global tax function. You will act as the primary tax advisor for US and Canadian operations, driving governance, compliance, and strategic business support. You’ll partner with global leadership to lead transformation programs, including ERP and tax technology modernization, while mentoring a growing tax team. This position offers high visibility and impact on large-scale corporate decisions and digitization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead US federal, state, and local corporate tax compliance and North American tax accounting, including ASC 740/IFRS provisions
• Oversee indirect tax governance (sales/use, property, gross receipts) and mentor the Indirect Tax Analyst
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to provide tax-augmented business advice
• Support acquisitions, restructurings, and ERP transformation initiatives with tax input
• Drive automation and AI-enabled tax solutions to improve efficiency and controls
• Manage external advisors and tax authority interactions, including audits and inquiries
• Contribute to tax policy, processes, and documentation through governance frameworks
• Collaborate with Global Tax and Finance Transformation on ERP replacements and post-implementation tax considerations

Key requirements

• 8+ years of progressive US tax experience with US federal and state corporate tax expertise
• Strong knowledge of US corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740
• Working knowledge of IFRS tax reporting
• Experience with US sales/use tax and other state/local tax matters
• Proven experience mentoring and developing team members
• Experience managing external advisors and engaging with tax authorities
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Excellent judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• leadership and mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• clear communication of complex tax concepts
• ASC 740
• IFRS tax reporting
• US state and local tax expertise

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