Tax Manager

Job Description

About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

We are working on a hybrid schedule.

The Tax Manager will be an integral part of the finance organization and will partner closely with the business on a wide range of tax matters.  This position will be responsible for corporate income and indirect taxation compliance, accurate quarterly reporting, transfer pricing analysis, special projects implementation and tax technology innovations.   As a well-rounded tax professional, your role will provide insightful and practical advice to help the business and senior management make strategic and tactical decisions for our company.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform quarterly forecast and year-end tax accounting computations, including the analysis of key aspects of international taxation such as GILTI (approximately 30% of time) 

• Assist with all tax compliance matters, including Federal, State and Local as well as Sales and Use tax returns.  Take a lead on managing foreign tax returns compliance in the APAC region. (approximately 30% of time)

• Lead and manage special projects, including transfer pricing, tax planning, purchase accounting related to newly acquired entities and corporate initiatives (approximately 20% of time)

• Manage and support ongoing tax audits (approximately 20% of time)

• Work effectively with other departments of corporate finance and the organization to gather data required for tax computations and filings

• Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation and assess their impact on the company. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures to support the team; recommend and implement solutions as needed through independent and cross-functional work

• Stay current on latest technology developments to improve and automate tax processes

• Guide key stakeholders through complex tax rules and regulations

• Promote new ideas and innovative planning opportunities

• Interface with external tax agencies to coordinate tax planning and compliance activities.

Qualifications [Minimum education and work experience required]:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MST preferred

• Proven experience with US GAAP ASC 740 and tax compliance, as well as exposure to international tax issues such as GILTI and FDII computations and basic understanding of transfer pricing principles required

• Experience with creating multi-year tax models is a plus

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax accounting; preferred experience in both global publicly traded companies and Big Four accounting firms, bringing a comprehensive understanding of complex tax environments.

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey complex technical information to all levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner  

• Superior attention to detail and ability to highlight unexpected results

• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities within deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Provision software is of advantage.

• Outstanding analytical skills, including ability to understand and evaluate complex tax principles

• Strong collaboration and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.