Fortrea

Senior Tax Operations Director – US Compliance and Global Reporting (Remote)

REMOTEPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Fortrea

  • Job overview

    The Senior Tax Operations Director at Fortrea leads US Tax Compliance and Income Tax Reporting, managing outsourced work and internal coordination to ensure accurate tax provision and filings.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing global tax provision under US GAAP, reviewing tax accounts in ERP, preparing financial statements disclosures, coordinating with SEC and FP&A, ensuring SOX controls, liaising with external auditors, overseeing US tax return filings, managing outsourcing engagements, supporting audits, and assisting with M&A transactions.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $160,000-$240,000 excluding benefits; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, PTO/FTO, and potential company bonuses based on experience and qualifications.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years in tax roles, experience with global tax provision ideally in OTP, strong US GAAP and tax law knowledge, proficiency with Thompson Reuters OneSource products, and strong communication and analytical skills; preferred qualifications include a Masters in Taxation, CPA, and public accounting experience.

  • Work environment and culture

    The role supports remote work and values proactive improvement, technology adoption, and professional communication within a collaborative environment involving multiple internal stakeholders.

  • Company information

    Fortrea is a company managing complex tax compliance and reporting functions, emphasizing strategic oversight and collaboration with external providers and internal teams.

  • Job location and travel

    This is a remote position, allowing work from any location with independence and self-starting ability.

  • Unique job features

    The job features leadership of outsourced tax compliance work, use of advanced tax software (OneSource OTP and OIT), and involvement in high-level tax strategy and M&A support.

Company overview

Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in clinical drug and device development, providing comprehensive services from Phase I through IV clinical trials, regulatory guidance, and patient access solutions. The company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, was spun off from Labcorp in July 2023 and now operates as a public company listed on Nasdaq. With over 19,000 employees in more than 90 countries, Fortrea leverages its extensive experience and technology-enabled solutions to advance healthcare and support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in bringing new therapies to market.

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  • Focus on showcasing your expertise with US GAAP, ASC 740, and proficiency using OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) and Income Tax Return (OIT) software, as well as your ability to oversee tax SOX controls and compliance.

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