Sr. Manager Tax
Role description
From the employerThe name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and
reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global
Health®.
Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical
sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.
With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our
industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure
the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world
every year.
Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are
dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800
customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical
device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.
Senior Manager, Tax
We are seeking an experienced U.S. tax professional to join our tax team as
a Senior Manager, Tax. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of progressive
experience in U.S. corporate income tax, with strong technical knowledge of ASC
740, Accounting for Income Taxes, U.S. international tax, transfer pricing
principles, and tax research and planning.
This role will support both the quarterly and annual global tax provision, U.S.
international tax compliance and transfer pricing compliance, tax planning and
research, and partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, treasury, and
legal to ensure the company’s tax position is optimized and compliant across
jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
ASC 740 (Tax Provision & Reporting)
- Responsible for the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions,
including valuation allowances assessments, review of uncertain tax
positions, and analysis of the effective tax rate.
- Collaborate with external auditors and ensure SOX compliance for tax
processes.
- Support financial statement disclosures and management reporting.
U.S. International Tax Compliance:
- Responsible for U.S. international tax returns (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, 8865,
8991, 8992, 8993).
- Review GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Subpart F, and foreign tax credit calculations.
- Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely
and accurate compliance.
Transfer Pricing Compliance
- Responsible for annual U.S. and local transfer pricing documentation and CbCR
filings.
- Support intercompany pricing policies, transactions, and implementation of
transfer pricing adjustments.
- Collaborate with finance and legal on intercompany agreements and planning
initiatives.
Tax Research & Planning
- Responsible for tax research and analysis to support tax planning
initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings, and cash
repatriation strategies.
- Provide technical tax guidance on business initiatives and M&A activities.
- Monitor U.S. and international tax developments and assess impact on the
company.
Process & Technology Improvement
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and automation in
tax compliance and provision processes.
- Leverage tax technology tools (e.g., OneSource, Alteryx, Power BI) where
applicable.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required;
- CPA certification strongly preferred. Master’s in Taxation (MST) preferred.
Experience
- 8–10 years of relevant experience, including time in Big Four public
accounting and/or multinational corporate tax departments.
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740, U.S. international tax rules and
transfer pricing principles.
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with major tax software (e.g.,
OneSource).
Location
- This position is primarily remote, offering the flexibility to work from home
- while staying connected with the team through virtual collaboration tools.
- However, occasional visits to our corporate headquarters will be required for
- key meetings.
- #LI-REMOTE
- Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses –
- Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global
- provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the
- medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets.
- Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are
- key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global
- leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and
- advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.