Tax Manager

Job description

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance — Multi-Jurisdiction Own end-to-end corporate income tax compliance across all relevant jurisdictions, including preparation/ review of tax returns, advance/estimated tax calculations, and all related statutory filings Manage indirect tax compliance (GST, VAT, sales tax) across applicable registrations—returns, reconciliations, input tax credit / input VAT recovery, and responses to notices or enquiries from tax authorities Oversee payroll tax and personal income tax obligations including withholding on salaries, employer compliance, and applicable statutory returns across all jurisdictions Assess and manage Permanent Establishment (PE) risk arising from cross-border arrangements including employee movement, service agreements, and management oversight structures Provide ongoing advisory on TP, direct and indirect tax issues across all relevant jurisdictions, including structuring of transactions, entity-level tax planning, and interpretation of applicable law Monitor legislative changes across all applicable tax regimes and assess business impact proactively 2. Transfer Pricing (Global) Prepare/review and maintain Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation (with support from advisors) across all relevant jurisdictions, including Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Report (CbCR) under OECD standards; support global CbCR consolidation and notification filings Collaborate with the global tax team on multi-jurisdictional TP policies, intercompany agreements, and benchmarking studies Support TP risk assessments, respond to TP-related audit queries from revenue authorities, and coordinate with external advisors as needed Assist in designing and implementing arm's-length pricing for intercompany transactions including services, IP licensing, etc 3. Withholding Tax (WHT) Manage WHT / TDS obligations across applicable payment categories, ensuring timely deposits, correct treaty (DTAA) application, and compliance with local withholding tax rates in each jurisdiction Advise business teams on WHT implications of cross-border payments—royalties, technical services, management fees, interest, dividends—across all relevant jurisdictions Support global WHT compliance and planning, including treaty relief applications, withholding tax certificates, and related statutory filings (e.g., Form 15CA/15CB and equivalent in other jurisdictions) 4. Global Tax Compliance — US, Ireland & Australia Support US federal and state income tax compliance activities, working closely with the US tax team and external advisors Assist with Ireland tax compliance and advisory, including Corporation Tax, VAT, and relevant EU tax considerations (e.g., BEPS Pillar Two, DAC6, etc to the extent applicable ) Support Australia tax obligations including corporate income tax, GST, and PAYG withholding, coordinating with local advisors as required Assist with US international tax calculations and reporting, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit positions Help respond to IRS, Irish Revenue, and ATO audit requests; assist in compiling documentation and drafting responses Maintain working knowledge of US, Irish, and Australian tax developments and their implications for cross-border operations 5. Tax Controversy & Global Litigation Support Support the management of tax audits, inquiries, and disputes across all jurisdictions in which the company operates—working closely with internal legal counsel and external advisors Maintain comprehensive documentation of tax positions, open audit matters, and dispute timelines to enable timely and well-supported responses to revenue authorities Assist in developing and executing strategies to resolve tax controversies efficiently, including drafting responses, preparing technical submissions, and compiling supporting evidence Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and legal counsel engaged on litigation and controversy matters, ensuring scope, cost, and direction are appropriately controlled Identify and assess tax risk exposures across the business, maintain a global tax risk register, and escalate material risks to senior leadership with appropriate recommendations Monitor significant court decisions, advance rulings, and regulatory guidance globally and assess their impact on the company's tax positions and strategies 6. Tax Provisioning (ASC 740) Prepare and support the global income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, ETR analysis, and uncertain tax position (UTP) assessments across all jurisdictions Maintain and reconcile deferred tax asset / liability schedules; support quarterly and annual close processes Collaborate with the financial reporting team to ensure accurate footnote disclosures related to income taxes Assist in identifying and documenting valuation allowance positions and FIN 48 / ASC 740-10 reserves 7. BEPS & Global Tax Framework Monitoring Monitor OECD BEPS developments—including Pillar One (profit reallocation) and Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax / GloBE rules)—and assess their applicability and impact on the company's global operations Support high-level compliance and reporting readiness for Pillar Two obligations, including awareness of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) and income inclusion rules across relevant jurisdictions Track and assess the impact of BEPS Action Plan outcomes (including DAC6 / mandatory disclosure, CbCR, and substance requirements) and advise on adherence planning Liaise with external advisors and global tax team members to ensure the company remains ahead of evolving BEPS implementation timelines across all relevant jurisdictions 8. Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring Provide tax due diligence support for M&A transactions, including identifying cross-border and jurisdiction-specific tax exposures and risks Assist with post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective—entity rationalization, IP migration, and intercompany restructuring Support tax structuring analysis for new investments, joint ventures, or divestiture activity across all jurisdictions 9. Business Partnering & Tax Strategy Act as a trusted tax advisor to business stakeholders—FP&A, Legal, HR, Treasury, and Operations—advising on tax implications of commercial decisions Provide tax input on contract reviews, new market entry, product launches, and vendor arrangements Support treasury functions with tax-efficient cash repatriation, dividend planning, and intercompany financing structures Participate in strategic tax planning initiatives aimed at optimising the company's global effective tax rate Tax Operations, Technology & Governance Maintain and enhance tax calendars, compliance trackers, and workflow tools to ensure no filing deadlines are missed across all jurisdictions Identify and drive automation opportunities within the tax compliance and reporting function, leveraging tax technology tools (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, Vertex) and broader finance systems such as ERP integrations Proactively manage relationships with external tax advisors, Big 4 firms, specialist counsel, and government authorities across all jurisdictions—ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with internal positions Support internal and external audits by preparing tax reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules Contribute to the development of tax policies, standard operating procedures, and internal control frameworks