Manager of Global Tax

We’re seeking a Manager of Global Tax to transform the discovery of therapeutics and materials. 

Schrödinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods. The software platform is used by biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories around the world. Our multidisciplinary drug discovery team also leverages the software platform to advance collaborative programs and its own pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs.

As a member of our tax team, you will report to the Senior Manager of Global Tax and you'll play a key role in monitoring and maintaining our company’s financial success. This role offers the opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to collaborate with a team of dynamic colleagues at the intersection of tech and pharmaceutical science.

Who will love this job:

• A highly-organized self-motivator with excellent attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement
• A team player who’s willing and able to perform tasks at all levels, from detailed tax research and preparation to high-level review, with follow-through on commitments while managing competing priorities
• An analytical problem-solver who can maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
• An excellent oral and written communicator who enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate with external tax providers for tax provisions preparation to ensure compliance of PCAOB and ASC 740 standards in the quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings
• Collaborate with external tax providers for global tax compliance preparation, including quarterly and annual domestic and foreign corporate return filings
• Prepare reconciliations including income tax payable/receivable rollforwards, cash income taxes, DTA/FIN48/UTP, return-to-provision
• Maintain US federal and state corporate tax returns and related computations, including but not limited to SBC, GILTI/FDII, FTC, 382 limitations, R&D credits and capitalization
• Maintain current and deferred tax reporting for domestic and foreign legal entities, including but not limited to analysis and determination of valuation allowances, re-investment assertions, and related translation adjustments
• Facilitate various tax studies including Transfer Pricing documentation, R&D and other tax credit studies, and 382 analysis
• Research domestic and international tax regulations, and document complex tax issues, non-routine transactions, preparing position memos and supporting documentation
• Maintain tax notices and correspond with various tax authorities in a timely fashion to follow up on requests, assessments, refunds, audit inquiries, and settlements
• Run daily operations, including monthly/quarterly close and reconciliations
• Assist with M&A, due diligence requests, tax planning, and information requests 

What you should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Economics, Taxation, or another relevant field  (CPA designation strongly preferred)
• At least four years of experience in tax provision and compliance, or at least two years in public accounting at a CPA firm
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Background with tax research tools such as Bloomberg Tax Research and CCH
• In-house experience is highly preferred
• Experience with tax compliance tools such as OneSource, Corp Tax, Gosystem is a plus
• Familiarity with SALT, indirect tax is a plus
• Understanding of international tax, including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, is a plus  
• Background in life sciences or software/technology industry is a plus

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, equity-based compensation, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule with hybrid workweeks, and a parental leave program. We have a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces and to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running. 

Estimated base salary range: $130,000 - $165,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.