Planet Pharma
Tax Manager – Waltham, MA (Hybrid) – 10 month contract
Base pay: $70.00/hr - $90.00/hr
Hybrid: 2‑3 days per week on site
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual US (federal & state) and international tax provisions, including ASC 740 disclosures.
- Coordinate with external auditors for tax provision audits.
- Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and international income tax filings.
- Manage return calendar, extensions, and estimated payments.
- Support R&D credit calculations with external advisors.
- Resolve tax notices and close audits.
- Maintain tax compliance processes and documentation for SOX 404.
- Conduct tax research and monitor legislative changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA and/or MST strongly preferred.
- 5–7 years of experience in a multi‑state corporate or public accounting environment with SEC exposure.
- Experience in the life science industry.
- Significant experience with tax provisioning.
- MS in tax (desired).
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740, including stock‑based compensation and uncertain tax positions.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with LongView is a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Extensive experience in year‑end provisions.
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing
Industries
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Biotechnology Research
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing