Cognex
Tax Manager
Natick, Massachusetts · Senior
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About the role
- Cognex is the world's leading provider of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation.
- Our technology helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, reduce manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high-quality products at an affordable price.
- Typical applications include defect detection, production line monitoring, assembly robot guidance, and part tracking, sorting, and identification.
Responsibilities
- Perform quarterly forecast and year-end tax accounting computations, including analysis of key international tax aspects such as GILTI with review and coordination from the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting (30% of time)
- Lead management of all US federal and state tax compliance with coordination and review from the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting, and the Senior Tax Manager, International Tax (17,% of time)
- Lead sales and use tax compliance and controversy (10% of time)
- Manage and support Federal and State tax audits (15% of time)
Requirements
- Proven experience with US GAAP ASC 740 and corporate tax compliance, with exposure to international tax issues such as GILTI and FDII computations and a basic understanding of transfer pricing principles
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in a combination global publicly traded companies and Big Four accounting firms
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Superior attention to detail and ability to highlight unexpected results
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities within deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Provision software is advantageous
- Outstanding analytical skills, including the ability to understand and evaluate complex tax principles
- Strong collaboration and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MST preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Provision software is advantageous
Nice to have
- CPA or MST preferred
- Experience creating multi-year tax models is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in using artificial intelligence for work productivity is highly preferred
Compensation
- Annual company bonus and stock options
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Annual company bonus and stock options
Company info
- The company is headquartered near Boston in Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
Equal opportunity
- Cognex is an equal opportunity employer.
- Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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