Income Tax Manager

Job Description Position Summary: The Income Tax Leader at NIQ leads our Income Tax team within Global Finance Operations. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing the end-to-end income tax compliance process, supporting the global US GAAP consolidated income tax provision process, and supporting the global transfer pricing documentation process. As the Income Tax Leader, you will ensure that all income tax activities are executed with high standards of efficiency and effectiveness, in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. You will also be responsible for maintaining clear service level agreements with various internal stakeholders. This role reports directly into Finance Operations Leadership and will manage a team of approximately 10-15 associates, including Income Tax Analysts. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership and Development: Build, lead, and mentor a team of 10-15 income tax professionals, fostering an environment of professional growth and operational excellence. Tax Compliance Oversight: Oversee the complete income tax compliance process in conjunction with our third-party consultants, ensuring accurate and timely filing of income tax returns. Provision and Transfer Pricing Support: Provide strategic support for the global US GAAP consolidated income tax provision process the global transfer pricing documentation process. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant tax laws and regulations, maintaining compliance across all operations. Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations. Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain robust service level agreements with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and accountability. Reporting and Analysis: Generate accurate reports for senior management, providing insights into tax operations and compliance. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (CPA, CA, CTA) in taxation is required. Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax compliance and management, with a strong focus on income taxation within a multinational corporation or consulting firm. Expert Knowledge of Income Taxation: In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and other relevant tax regulations. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a tax team, with strong mentoring and development capabilities. Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial source systems (SAP, OneStream), income tax technology solutions (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision), and other data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Our Benefits At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ! Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.   Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages  Access to formal mentoring program Pension plan Parental Leave Vacation and Volunteer time off Flexible working environment hybrid policy About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com . Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://niq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/ Additional Information About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com. Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on:  LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook     Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center:  https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/ NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.