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Director, Tax Accounting, Forecasting
Edwards Lifesciences. Direct the Tax Accounting and Tax Forecasting sub-function .
Posted 10/13/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $226,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Tax Accounting and Tax Forecasting, with a strong focus on developing tax teams and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Proficient in designing tax forecasting models and providing insights for corporate financial planning.
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Tax AccountingTax ForecastingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Tax ComplianceFinancial Controls for SOX Section 404
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Hard Skills
Tax PlanningTax Financial ReportingASC 740-10 ReservesScenario AnalysisAcquisition Accounting
Soft Skills
MentorshipCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Master of Business Taxation (MBT)
Industry Keywords
Fortune 500 ExperiencePublic AccountingTax Accounting Documentation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Direct the Tax Accounting and Tax Forecasting sub-function
- Set operating standards, priorities, and performance objectives
- Develop the tax team
- Own the design and integrity of tax forecasting models and scenario analysis
- Determine effective tax rate impacts of tax planning opportunities and recommend tax positions
- Deliver tax inputs and insights to Corporate FP&A for annual earnings and long-range planning
- Resolve complex tax accounting matters, including corporate effective tax rate, acquisition accounting, and related tax financial reporting
- Establish and govern tax accounting documentation and technical positions, including ASC 740-10 reserves
- Own the design, execution, documentation, and revision of tax-related financial controls for SOX Section 404
- Serve as subject matter expert with internal and external auditors on tax accounting matters
- Partner with the VP, Tax Planning on tax planning strategies and changes in tax law
- Partner with the Director, Tax Compliance to integrate and optimize tax compliance and tax accounting processes
- Support audit controversies and models
- Provide mentorship to Tax professionals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- A minimum of twelve years of related experience OR ten years with a Masters
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
- Public accounting experience (preferred)
- Fortune 500 company experience (preferred)
- MBT (Master of Business Taxation) (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families