Senior Tax Manager

Required: 

​​Education: 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M. in Taxation, or other advanced tax-related credential preferred.

Experience: 

•  Minimum of 7 years of progressive tax experience within public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both. 
• Experience managing U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance processes. 
• Experience preparing or reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions and related financial reporting requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.​

• Experience supporting multinational organizations and international tax operations. 
• Experience with transfer pricing, foreign tax reporting, indirect tax compliance, and global tax planning initiatives. 
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, or international expansion activities.
• Familiarity with Workday, Avalara, tax provision software, ERP systems, and tax technology solutions.
• Experience improving tax processes, controls, automation, and documentation frameworks.​

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors: 

• ​Advanced knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.​
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting requirements. 
• Knowledge of international taxation concepts, foreign tax reporting, transfer pricing, and multinational tax structures.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Strong technical tax research skills and ability to interpret evolving legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts effectively to non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience reviewing third-party work products and managing relationships with external advisors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, HR, and business functions.
• Knowledge of internal controls, tax risk management, audit support, and compliance best practices.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, automation, and operational excellence.
• Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and tax matters.​
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity and tax research tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) in a professional services environment.
• Strong ability to validate AI-generated analyses using technical tax knowledge and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology to improve efficiency while maintaining data confidentiality and compliance.

Travel: ​0-10%​ 

WHAT WE STAND FOR:     

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.     

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.   

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/.     

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Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Duck Creek Technologies may collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Notice and applicable data protection laws.  

Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes.     

Actual compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location, where permitted by law.

For reference, the expected salary range for this position is generally positioned as follows based on candidate location:

• 137,300 – 196,100: Candidates living in the Boston, New York City–Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, or Washington, DC metropolitan areas
• 130,800 – 186,800: Candidates living in Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, or Philadelphia metropolitan areas, or in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, or Vermont
• 124,300 – 177,600: Candidates living in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oregon, or Wisconsin
• 110,000 – 172,000: For all other U.S. locations

This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation, subject to plan terms and individual eligibility.

Final compensation will be determined based on the factors outlined above and in accordance with applicable law.

Duck Creek Technologies believes in the safe, ethical, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We may use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, identifying relevant skills, and organizing candidate information.

AI tools are used to assist—not replace—human judgment. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by a Duck Creek team member, and final hiring decisions are always made by people. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments where AI is used responsibly to enhance business processes.

Duck Creek Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with match (6% employer match up to $12,000 annually)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role and location.

The application window for this position will remain open until the role is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.