US Direct Tax Manager

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr Tax Manager, US - this is US-focused role responsible for managing federal and state direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities. You will support with strategic tax planning, transfer pricing, risk management, and process optimization across the US legal entities, and collaborates closely with global tax and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of US federal and state corporate income tax returns, including quarterly estimates and annual filings.
• Manage the US tax provision process under IAS 12/ IFRIC23 including deferred tax analysis and true-ups.
• Monitor US tax legislative changes and assess their impact on the company’s tax profile.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with direct tax obligations, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.

Audit & Risk Management

• Oversee US federal and state tax audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication with tax authorities.
• Maintain robust support for tax positions, including technical memos and audit-ready files.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the US tax position, including M&A structuring, intercompany transactions, R&D credits and financing arrangements.
• Provide tax input on business transactions, restructurings, and operational changes.
• Liaise with non-tax stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are embedded in key decisions.
• Provide transfer pricing guidance to operations and ensure compliance with Sec 482.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to support business initiatives and ensure tax compliance.
• Collaborate with global tax colleagues to align US tax strategy with international operations.

Process Optimization & Technology

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting.
• Support automation and system enhancements, including ERP and tax software integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of US direct tax experience, including time at a Big Four firm.
• Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., OneSource) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP).

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative: a role where you can add value every day.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with moving deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and non-integrated systems.
• Kind, collaborative, and respectful — we value team players who build trust and bring positive energy to the workplace.
• Able to maintain focus and accuracy under pressure and navigate ambiguity with resilience and optimism.

Additional Information

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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