Senior Manager, Tax Strategy at AB InBev in New York, NY

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: $129,600-$153,900, Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Eligible COMPANY: We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? ROLE SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Tax Strategy is a key member of the North America Zone Tax Strategy team responsible for supporting domestic tax planning initiatives, providing technical tax accounting guidance on complex transactions, conducting tax research, and supporting tax controversy matters. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the broader tax organization and business stakeholders by evaluating the tax consequences of transactions, developing and defending technical tax positions, and assessing the impact of legislative and regulatory developments. The position works closely with the Tax Operations team to ensure planning initiatives and technical conclusions are properly reflected in financial reporting and tax compliance processes; however, the role does not own tax return preparation, tax provision calculations, or compliance execution. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Domestic Tax Planning Support the development and execution of domestic tax planning initiatives designed to optimize the Company's effective tax rate and cash tax position Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, legal entity restructurings, financing arrangements, and strategic investments Partner with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and business leaders to identify and evaluate tax-efficient alternatives for business initiatives Assess the impact of proposed legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance on the Company's tax profile Technical Tax Accounting & Transaction Support Provide technical tax accounting guidance on significant transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other non-routine events Prepare and review technical memoranda supporting tax conclusions under ASC 740, IAS 12, and other applicable tax accounting guidance Evaluate tax accounting implications of planning initiatives and communicate conclusions to Tax Operations and Finance stakeholders Support the development of documentation supporting significant tax positions and accounting judgments Tax Research & Technical Analysis Conduct in-depth research on complex federal, state, and international tax matters Develop and document technical tax positions supported by statutory, regulatory, and judicial authority Monitor and communicate emerging tax developments affecting the Company Prepare technical presentations and recommendations for tax leadership and business stakeholders Tax Audit & Controversy Support Support federal and state tax examinations by developing technical position papers and audit defense strategies Coordinate with outside advisors on controversy matters and technical analysis Evaluate strengths, risks, and financial imp