Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.
Job Summary:
The Tax Manager, Finance ensures that Sun’s US companies meet their federal, state and local tax reporting obligations. The Tax Manager liaises with external advisors to prepare U.S. tax returns and with tax authorities to resolve questions and audit controversy. The Tax Manager has primary responsibility for understanding and reporting income and sales taxes related to our Proactiv® business. The Tax Manager is the primary liaison with Accounting to provide tax-related entries including current and deferred tax expense. A successful candidate must be able to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with a New York-based manager. A successful candidate should also be willing to grow and expand from the initial job description.
Responsibilities:
Tax return compliance – prepare annual tax return workpapers and liaise with external advisors to prepare and file corporate income tax returns. Calculate estimated tax payments. Prepare and file monthly state & local returns such as gross revenue taxes. (20%) Indirect tax compliance – calculate and file NJ and NY use tax returns. Review and approve Proactiv® automated sales tax filings in the US and Canada and supplement with input tax credits and transactions subject to use tax. (10%) Audit controversy – answer IDRs and participate in meetings with tax auditors, appeals hearings and litigation. (10% but varies depending on audit activity) Tax planning – generate ideas and research strategies for reducing the company’s direct and indirect taxes. Support reorganizations of the US company structure, participate in meetings and calls. Calculate potential savings and create management presentations. (10%) Transfer pricing – review schedules prepared by Accounting to ensure correct intercompany pricing is followed by each company. Update the group’s transfer pricing documentation (functional analysis section) annually. Review comparable searches prepared by external advisors. Draft and/or review intercompany agreements. Forecast the impact of various transfer pricing scenarios. (5%) Tax correspondence – Respond to inquiries and correspondence from tax authorities. (10%) Tax provision preparation – calculate the group’s quarterly current & deferred tax. Work with tax advisors and respond to external financial statements auditor questions. (10%) Legal support – perform tax review of third-party contracts. (5%) Internal business unit support – answer ad hoc tax questions, review sales tax exemptions, residency certification requests. (10%) Tariffs – review customs codes and rates, participate in planning. (10% but varies depending on tariff announcements)
Requirements:
Bachelor degree required CPA and/or MST preferred At least 3 years professional experience Knowledge of the following areas: US sales tax Tax accounting/tax provisions A tax generalist’s background is helpful Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry a plus Familiarity with Canada GST/HST helpful but not required
Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).
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