We are looking for a Senior Manager, Direct Tax, to join our team. This role is pivotal in managing all aspects of direct tax services within the entrusted countries, focusing on the accuracy and compliance of direct tax reporting, EMEA Corporate Income Taxes, and Global withholding taxes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving change, managing through uncertainty, and supporting our fast-paced, high-growth organization.

• Managing income tax and other direct tax reporting compliance requirements for Europe.
• Preparing periodic income tax returns in collaboration with external advisors.
• Developing relationships across the company to deliver high-quality tax advice.
• Providing updates on tax matters and impacts of new regulations to key stakeholders.
• Supporting internal and external tax audits.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Partnering with the GL team for tax accruals in European markets’ statutory financial statements.
• Reviewing U.S. withholding tax compliance for foreign vendors.
• Participating in U.S. Consolidated Federal tax return preparation.
• Supporting projects within Moderna as a subject matter expert in tax.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline required
• 9+ years of related experience in direct taxes is required
• Experience with financial systems in particular SAP 4HANA
• Strong tax technical skills including expertise in Corporate Income Tax and other direct taxes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products (Excel)

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• CPA or advanced degree preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in a shared service center organization strongly preferred
• Experience with data analytics tools, e.g., Altryx, Power BI, Tableau is a plus
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to “Roll-up your sleeves” to drive and deliver results, meet deadlines, and improve processes
• Strong analytical skills and pays attention to detail
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional language strongly preferred.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.