Senior Tax Manager

Are you an expert in US GAAP tax reporting who enjoys solving complex technical challenges? Do you want to take ownership of European tax reporting within a global, multinational organisation? Are you looking for a highly visible role where you can collaborate with senior stakeholders across the UK, Europe and the US?

If so, GXO has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Manager – US GAAP Tax Reporting to join our Global Tax Team. Reporting to the VP Tax Europe, you'll play a key role in managing the European component of GXO's global US GAAP income tax reporting, partnering with colleagues across Finance, Treasury, Legal and Tax functions worldwide.

This is a full time, permanent role based 2/3 days per week in either Great Portland Street in London or Northampton, with travel between locations and occasional international travel.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £114,000 and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package will also include a company car, bonus scheme, company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Lead the European US GAAP income tax reporting process, ensuring compliance with ASC 740, IAS 12 and local statutory reporting requirements

Manage key tax accounting areas including deferred tax, valuation allowances, FIN48 positions, Pillar 2 reporting and Country-by-Country Reporting

Own consolidated cash tax forecasting and reporting activities, providing timely and accurate information to US stakeholders

Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support internal and external audit requirements across the tax function

Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal and international tax teams to identify opportunities to simplify, enhance and improve tax processes

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Significant experience in US GAAP tax reporting and tax provisioning within a Big 4 and/or multinational in-house tax environment.

Strong technical expertise in ASC 740, IAS 12, deferred tax accounting, cash tax forecasting and tax compliance processes.

Experience working within a US-parented or US multinational organisation, collaborating across international teams and stakeholders.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels across the business.

A proactive, detail-focused and commercially minded approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver under pressure.

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