Senior Tax Manager

San Mateo, CAFull-time$185k–$235kPosted Jun 29, 2026
Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Tax ManagerFull-time Compensation: USD 185000 - USD 235000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionOrganizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done. There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.Job DescriptionThe Senior Tax Manager, will serve as a key member of the global tax team and provide technical leadership in all aspects of U.S. international tax compliance, provision, planning, and business support. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and external advisors to manage the company's global tax obligations, support strategic initiatives, and optimize the worldwide tax profile.The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in U.S. international taxation, ASC 740, foreign tax credits, global restructurings, and cross-border transactions, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multinational environment.Key Responsibilities:1.  ASC740 quarterly tax provision - Responsible for the technical execution and support of the provision process, particularly for international tax matters.Prepare and review GILTI, FDDEI,  FTC, and foreign branch calculations.Analyze international deferred tax assets and liabilities.Prepare ASC 740 technical memoranda.Analyze uncertain tax positions.Support quarterly and annual provision processes including SOX controls and documentation.Coordinate with external advisors on technical tax accounting matters.Respond to external auditor information requests.2.   Tax return compliance – support/lead execution and technical reviewReview U.S. international tax compliance (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc.).Coordinate annual compliance with external advisors for all nonUS filings.Gather and validate foreign entity financial data.Review E&P, tax pools, FTC calculations, and foreign disclosures.Monitor compliance impacts of restructurings and transactions.Improve compliance processes and documentation.Support tax audits and information requests.3.    M&A – serves as the technical execution leadPerform tax due diligence reviews.Analyze tax attributes and utilization of NOLs, FTCs, credits, E&P.Review Section 382 implications.Evaluate international tax consequences of acquisitions and dispositions.Build transaction and integration models.Coordinate with external advisors.Identify tax risks and opportunities.Support purchase accounting and ASC 740 impacts.4.   Tax Planning supportModel tax implications from different scenariosAnalyze FTC utilization, general basket vs. foreign branch basket implications.Quantify cash tax savings, ETR implications, and other tax consequencesPrepare technical memo and coordinate with external advisors on technical analyses.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.CPA, Master's in Taxation.10+ years of progressive tax experience with significant...

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