Senior Manager, Tax

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more. 

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers. 

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Tax is responsible for establishing, leading, and owning Swire Water’s internal tax function. This role has end-to-end accountability for U.S. federal, state, and international tax matters, including income tax accounting under ASC 740, compliance, audit defense, and tax risk management.

The role serves as the Company’s primary tax subject-matter expert and strategic advisor, partnering closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and executive leadership. It acts as the central point of coordination with the Swire London Tax Director and external tax advisors, while also collaborating with other U.S.-based Swire-owned businesses, including Swire Coca-Cola.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Some of the work you will do: 

U.S. Income Tax (Compliance & Planning)

• Own and oversee preparation of U.S. federal, state, and Canadian income tax returns.
• Monitor tax law changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support income tax planning and effective tax rate management.

Income Tax Accounting & ASC 740

• Own all income tax accounting under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual provisions.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations and disclosures.
• Support audits and internal controls related to income taxes.

Property Tax & Sales/Use Tax Oversight

• Oversee property tax and sales/use tax compliance.
• Coordinate filings, accruals, and audit support.
• Drive process and control improvements.

External Advisor Management & Cost Control

• Act as primary contact for external tax advisors.
• Manage scopes, deliverables, performance, and fees.
• Reduce reliance on reactive advisory support.

R&D Tax Credits & Engineering Collaboration

• Identify and evaluate qualifying R&D activities.
• Partner with engineering to document credits.
• Own preparation and substantiation of R&D credits.

Technical Tax (Manufacturing & Project-Based Tax)

• Support UNICAP and percentage-of-completion tax matters.
• Prepare technical tax memoranda and position papers.

Audit Support & Tax Risk Management

• Lead tax audits and respond to notices.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with Finance and Internal Audit on risk mitigation.

Here are the skills you need:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive tax experience, with increasing scope and responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in ASC 740, including end‑to‑end preparation and review of income tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Experience with R&D tax credits preferred, including identification, documentation, and coordination with external advisors.

Here are the skills that will set you apart:

• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation (preferred).
• Manager or Senior Manager experience in public accounting strongly preferred, or equivalent experience in a complex corporate environment.

Benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.