Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions

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Job Summary Are you ready to apply your M&A tax expertise to high‑impact transactions at a global organization shaping the world's flavors and fragrances? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Finance Empowering strategic decisions through expertise-fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk, and driving value across global operations. The Manager, Tax M&A and Transactions role is based in New York (remote) . Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and results‑oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference Lead and support tax due diligence and integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including detailed step‑plan management and coordination with internal teams and external advisors. Own the quarterly and annual corporate income tax provision related to M&A activity, including discontinued operations, held‑for‑sale entities, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate analysis in compliance with ASC 740 . Analyze and communicate the tax impacts of M&A transactions on reported and forecasted effective tax rates, isolating transaction‑driven impacts. Partner with the Global Accounting team to incorporate tax accounting implications of transactions using OneSource Tax Provision , ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable local regulations. Support the stand‑up of tax functions for separated or newly acquired entities , including tax provision processes, SOX 404 controls, ERP tax configuration, and indirect tax compliance frameworks. Review consolidated and subsidiary income tax returns and workpapers prepared by external advisors, including return‑to‑provision analyses and tax basis balance sheet validations. Monitor changes in US GAAP, SEC guidance, and tax legislation , ensuring timely adoption into tax provision, reporting, and planning processes. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and financial statement auditors , serving as a key technical resource on M&A tax matters. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field ; Master's in Taxation or Accounting is a plus. 7+ years of progressive tax experience , including tax accounting and M&A, with a combination of Big 4 and in‑house experience at a US‑based multinational public company. Strong expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting for US GAAP reporting. Demonstrated experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex transactions from a tax accounting perspective. Proficiency with tax accounting systems and ERP platforms , including OneSource Tax Provision. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and a hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset . Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Finance and the broader organization. How Would You Stand Out? CPA certification. Experience supporting spin‑offs, carve‑outs, or large‑scale global restructurings . Demonstrated success driving process improvements and automation in tax provision or reporting. Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work on strategic, high‑impact M&A transactions at a global organization. A collaborative and flexible remote work environment . Exposure to a dynamic, global tax organization with opportunities for growth. Commitment to professional development and continuous learning. A purpose‑driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, and inclusion. The chance to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers worldwide. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more Salary Ranges: $162912- $203640