Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $106,400-$159,600, Bonus & Long-Term Incentive Eligible
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager, Tax Operations is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of the U.S. federal and domestic income tax return, related information reporting, and internal tax compliance reporting.
This role is exclusively focused on tax compliance and return execution and does not own the income tax provision. The role works closely with Tax Strategy and Income Tax Operations (Provision) to ensure that business activity and planning initiatives are accurately and holistically reflected in the tax return and supporting documentation.
This role is an individual contributor reporting to the Sr. Director, Tax Operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
U.S. Federal & Domestic Tax Compliance
- Own preparation, review, and filing of the U.S. federal income tax return and related domestic filings
- Manage return workpapers, elections, and supporting schedules
- Prepare and reconcile return‑to‑provision differences in coordination with the Provision team
- Oversee federal information reporting and related compliance obligations
Advisor & Strategy Coordination
- Serve as primary point of contact for outside advisors supporting U.S. federal compliance
- Coordinate with Tax Strategy to ensure planning initiatives are properly reflected in the return
- Partner with Finance and Accounting to gather and validate return inputs
Quality, Controls & Audit Support
- Maintain audit‑ready documentation supporting all material return positions
- Support IRS audits and information requests related to filed returns
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and execution efficiency
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. federal income tax compliance
- Hands‑on experience managing complex corporate income tax returns
- Experience working directly with Big 4 or equivalent advisors
- Strong execution, project management, and coordination skills
- 6–8+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax operations
- CPA, MST, or JD preferred
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. federal income tax compliance
- Hands-on experience managing complex corporate income tax returns
- Experience working directly with Big 4 or equivalent advisors
- Strong execution, project management, and coordination skills
- 6-8+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax operations
- CPA, MST, or JD
Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.
Anheuser-Busch Insights
What We Do
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
