Tax Manager Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Tax Manager Certara USA, Inc. United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne 4 Radnor Corporate Center (Show on map) Jun 27, 2025
Overview Certara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,000 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and regulatory agencies across 62 countries. Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Oversight Lead the tax function for the firm, including managing all aspects of tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax planning
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and investment teams, to provide tax advice and support on transactions, investments, and other business activities
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and manage any external tax consultants Audit and Compliance Maintain thorough documentation to support audits and ensure smooth processes
Lead communications and data requests for tax audits and inquiries from domestic and international tax authorities
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impact on Certara’s operations
Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting the pharmaceutical consulting and software industry and communicate changes to senior management Strategic Contributions Support development and implementation of effective tax strategies to minimize global tax liabilities
Assess the tax implications of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, reorganizations, and intercompany arrangements.
Evaluate tax impacts related to revenue recognition, transfer pricing, & foreign operations
Coordinate the preparation and interpretation of tax filings and present findings.
Drive continuous improvement of end to end tax processes Tax Compliance and Reporting Create monthly and annual tax reports to identify results, trends in taxes
Review and approve tax journal entries
Manage the tax month-end and year end close process and prepare tax financial reporting packages for all Certara entities
Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax returns in coordination with external advisors
Ensure timely and accurate tax provision calculations (ASC 740) for financial reporting in coordination with external advisors
Oversee intercompany pricing models and documentation in line with IRS and OECD guidelines. Process & Systems Lead continuous improvement efforts in tax processes and controls.
Partner with IT to optimize tax systems, reporting capabilities, and data automation
Drive process alignment with the SOX control framework and ensure control operation effectiveness Business Partnership and Advisory Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights for strategic tax decision-making.
Coordinate with finance team members in different geographies regarding tax compliance filing, and disclosure matters
Serve as the primary tax advisor to senior management, including on M&A and financing transactions
Support legal with statutory tax obligations, including permanent establishment assessments and nexus evaluations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA
8+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax roles, including public accounting or multinational corporate environments
In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations and UK tax; experience with international tax issues a strong plus
Demonstrated expertise with tax software and NetSuite ERP System
Strong understanding of

ASC 740, SOX

controls, and transfer pricing
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Significant experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI , Outlook
Demonstrates leadership capability and the ability to influence others
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Adaptable to change and possess a willingness to embrace innovative ideas and new processes Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.