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Senior Manager, Direct Tax
Senior Manager, Direct TaxModerna Therapeutics • Town of Poland, NY, United States
Senior Manager, Direct Tax

Senior Manager, Direct Tax

Moderna Therapeutics • Town of Poland, NY, United States
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • The Role
  • Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.This Warsaw-based leadership role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape Moderna’s direct tax operations across EMEA and APAC. As Senior Manager, Direct Tax, you will be at the center of international tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services, driving Moderna’s evolving tax structure with a balance of strategic vision and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Governance, you will lead a growing team of tax professionals and work cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Commercial functions worldwide. You will ensure alignment with Moderna’s global footprint while advancing digital innovation and process excellence in tax operations. This role will also create meaningful opportunities to interface with and enable cutting-edge capabilities, including Generative AI, in optimizing financial systems and tax processes.
  • Here’s What You’ll Do :
  • Your key responsibilities will be :
  • Lead execution of corporate income tax compliance and reporting across a portfolio of countries, with a primary focus in EMEA and APAC
  • Oversee external advisor relationships and local finance teams to ensure accuracy and timely filing of returns
  • Manage direct tax requirements for new entities, branches, and operational expansions globally
  • Supervise international tax provision processes and financial reporting, including journal entries, deferred taxes, reconciliations, and RTP calculations
  • Support tax-related disclosures in statutory and US GAAP consolidated financial reporting
  • Manage cross-border withholding tax obligations and compliance (e.g., 1042, 1042-S, W-8 series)
  • Lead tax audits, inquiries, and documentation efforts across multiple jurisdictions
  • Partner with Treasury and Legal to support intercompany funding, service fees, and transfer pricing transactions
  • Your responsibilities will also include :
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks and internal controls for direct tax
  • Champion automation and data-driven processes using modern tax technologies (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, tax engines)
  • Identify opportunities to deploy Generative AI to increase efficiency and reduce manual complexity in tax operations
  • Drive standardization and scalability of tax compliance in partnership with Global Finance Systems
  • Act as a strategic advisor on tax structuring, M&A integration, and new market entry
  • Monitor international tax law changes and assess their implications for Moderna
  • Lead and develop a growing team of 3+ tax professionals, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and high performance
  • Support team growth with technical training, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role :
  • “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
  • This role offers the opportunity to reimagine and digitize direct tax operations, driving efficiency, compliance, and accuracy. Your ability to embrace automation and tools like Alteryx or Generative AI will be critical in maximizing scale and business impact.
  • “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”
  • As a leader in the global tax function, you’ll be empowered to think broadly, act proactively, and build tax capabilities that support Moderna’s ambitious global expansion. This mindset is essential in driving both compliance and innovation across regions and teams.
  • Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) :
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in direct tax (corporate income tax, tax accounting, and compliance), including experience in a multinational company and / or public accounting (Big 4)
  • Experience managing direct reports and driving team performance
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, local GAAP, and tax provision processes
  • Familiarity with SAP S / 4HANA or equivalent ERP systems
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written); other European languages are a plus
  • Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) :
  • CPA, Chartered Accountant, or advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance
  • Experience working in a Shared Services Center or large multinational finance function
  • Knowledge of withholding tax, foreign tax credit rules, and international tax compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau) and process automation
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to translate complex tax matters into business-friendly language
  • A hands-on, proactive, and collaborative working style, aligned with Moderna’s fast-paced culture
  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is
  • Bold, Relentless, Curious,
  • and
  • Collaborative
  • At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
  • Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
  • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Family planning and adoption benefits
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments
  • Location-specific perks and extras!The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
  • About Moderna
  • Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70 / 30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.If you want
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