Tax Manager – Domestic Tax Reporting

September 26, 2026

Job Description:

Manage assigned components of U.S. federal income tax compliance, including return schedules, estimated tax payment calculations, and supporting workpapers
Coordinate data collection and issue resolution with Tax, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, business partners, and third-party service providers
Prepare and review assigned domestic components of Amgen’s income tax provision under ASC 740
Support current-year and extended tax rate forecasts, provision-to-return analyses, and balance sheet and cash flow explanations
Assist with the review of assigned state income tax returns and related apportionment data
Review selected U.S. business license and annual report filings as needed
Support federal and state tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and tracking information requests
Maintain assigned tax reporting documentation and support collection of entity and other information used in global reporting
Identify and implement process improvements using automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools
Review domestic tax compliance work prepared by the Internal Delivery Tax Team and provide feedback
Support transition of selected compliance activities through documentation, training, and handoffs
Research technical tax issues and complete special projects as needed
Report to the Director of Tax Reporting

Requirements:

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of accounting or finance experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of accounting or finance experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of accounting or finance experience
CPA license preferred
Five or more years of experience in public accounting or a corporate tax function within a large multinational organization
Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and regulations
Experience preparing or reviewing federal income tax returns and related compliance workpapers, including consolidated return experience
Experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and tax provision support
Experience with OneSource Income Tax Compliance and Tax Provision software
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems
Experience using automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled tools to improve tax processes, with sound judgment regarding data quality, controls, and review
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other complex multinational industry
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively across functions, global locations, and time zones
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organization, and project-management skills
Sound judgment and commitment to quality and accountability
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits:

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Work/life balance support

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