Associate Director, Tax

Ipsen

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Title: Associate Director, TaxCompany: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.About Ipsen:Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .Job Description:Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company?Ipsen is a growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life, providing effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences, and Rare Diseases.Why Ipsen?
  • Patient-Focused: The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and improving their outcomes is the deliverable of every strategy.
  • Employee Care: We care for our employees, who are the ambassadors making a real difference.
  • Bold Leadership: We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions.
  • Growth Opportunities: We offer a wealth of fulfilling challenges and growth opportunities in a fast-moving, game-changing organization.
About the RoleThe Associate Director, Tax will support the Senior Director, Tax in managing the North American tax function through timely filings, analyses, and tax planning.You will lead key compliance and reporting activities, including income and non-income tax filings, provision preparation, audit coordination, and implementation of tax strategies.You will partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with evolving tax regulations.Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
  • Serve as the principal point of contact for managing the end-to-end coordination of Federal, provincial, state, and local income tax return filings for Ipsen’s North American affiliates, in collaboration with external service providers under a co-sourced model.
  • Responsible for the preparation and review of quarterly estimated tax payments and forecasting of cash tax payment.
  • Lead the preparation of Federal and state income tax provisions for financial reporting purposes including reconciliation of taxes reported on returns to provision and completion of tax reporting packages in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
  • Direct the coordination and resolution of Federal, provincial, state, and local tax audits.
  • Conduct tax research to support positions taken in tax filings, as required.
  • Monitor evolving tax legislation and drive implementation of applicable changes.
  • Provide timely and accurate responses to tax-related inquiries from cross-functional teams.
  • Manage the calculation of accruals for non-income taxes.
  • Prepare gross receipts tax returns for Ipsen’s U.S. affiliates.
  • Oversee and coordinate the filing of sales and use tax returns through external service providers and advise on taxability determinations as required.
  • Coordinate the preparation of personal property tax returns.
  • Ensure timely and compliant preparation of annual reports for Ipsen entities in designated jurisdictions.
  • Contribute to the implementation and optimization of tax reporting and return systems.
  • Support the collection and analysis of data related to transfer pricing and withholding requirements for foreign vendors.
  • Contribute to the preparation of Federal, provincial, and state R&D tax credits.
Knowledge & Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of corporate tax experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and provide oversight of projects, tax operations, and collaborative efforts, even without formal direct reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Expert proficiency in Excel (including the ability to manage large amounts of data with pivot tables and vlookup functionality) and Word required; proficiency in PowerPoint preferred
  • Proficiency in tax research software required
  • Strong familiarity with financial and reporting systems; experience with SAP (including BFC), TMI, and MicroStrategy is a plus
  • Supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Experience in Big 4, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries is preferred.
Education / Certifications:
  • B.S. in Accounting required or Finance degree with relevant experience
  • CPA preferred; candidates with equivalent education and/or relevant experience will also be considered.
Language(s) :
  • Fluent in English
The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $210,000.This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program. At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.#LI-HYBRIDIPSEN is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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