Global Tax Senior Manager

Global Tax Senior Manager

AgroFresh is seeking a Global Tax – Senior Manager to lead and optimize the company’s global tax function in support of a value creation and cash optimization agenda. This role is responsible for owning and coordinating the Company’s global tax calendar, provision process and advisor management to ensure disciplined execution and driving efficient tax outcomes across a complex, multinational footprint.

Operating within a lean, co-sourced model, the Global Tax – Senior Manager will provide practical tax support to Finance and the business while leveraging service providers and specialists for complex, cross-border planning, transfer pricing, and transactions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate at both a strategic and executional level in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

This individual will serve as a key advisor to the CFO, CAO, and executive leadership team, and will play an important role in supporting private equity stakeholders, transaction activity, and exit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Tax Strategy, Planning & Value Creation: Co-develop and execute global tax strategies aligned with cash flow optimization, EBITDA enhancement, and enterprise value creation. Proactively identify tax risks and opportunities and drive actionable solutions.
• Transfer Pricing, Cash Optimization & Cross-Border Execution: Work with outside providers to design and implement transfer pricing strategies to support profit alignment, cash repatriation, and value optimization. Partner with Treasury to execute tax-efficient global cash movement strategies. Partner with Operations and Sales to implement and optimize intercompany pricing strategies. Work with outside providers to optimize legal entity structures and intellectual property ownership to support business objectives. Oversee transfer pricing compliance and defend positions with supporting documentation.
• Tax Accounting & Reporting (ASC 740): Own the global income tax provision (ASC 740), including effective tax rate management and financial disclosures. Oversee preparation and review of tax provisions and reporting deliverables prepared by external advisors (EY). Ensure accurate accounting for uncertain tax positions (FIN 48). Support financial close cycles and maintain high-quality, audit-ready documentation.
• Global Compliance & Advisor Management: Oversee global income and indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Manage EY and other external providers, including scope, deliverables, performance, and cost control. Review and approve filings and ensure alignment with company strategy and positions. Work with outside providers to lead tax audits and regulatory interactions, including development of defense strategies.
• Governance, Controls & Infrastructure: Establish and maintain a strong tax governance framework, including SOX compliance and internal controls. Enhance processes, controls, and documentation to support scalability and sponsor expectations. Evaluate and implement tax technology solutions to improve efficiency and transparency. Build a fit-for-purpose tax function that balances internal capability with external leverage.

What The Job Requires

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degrees in accounting and taxation; CPA (equivalent chartered accountant accreditation) or MBA a plus.
• 8-10+ years of tax planning, accounting and compliance experience including global oversight responsibilities for transfer pricing and tax efficient cash mobility in international subsidiaries.
• Experience with Big 4 firms and outsourced tax models.

What To Have Done And Know How To Do

• Strong knowledge of US statutory and GAAP/IFRS accounting, FAS109/ASC740, FIN48/ASC740-10, understanding of tax effect of a 338(h)(10) transaction and applicable authoritative literature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate in a multi-task, deadline driven, global matrix environment, work independently, and effectively manage staff.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, driving results with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Extensive experience in M&A tax due diligence, planning, and integration.
• Working knowledge of financial and tax systems, such as SAP, Hyperion, OneSource, is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point presentation.

Why Work Here

• We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
• We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
• We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
• We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
• We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
• We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Key skills/competency

• Global Tax Strategy
• Transfer Pricing
• Tax Accounting ASC 740
• Global Compliance
• Tax Governance
• M&A Tax
• US GAAP
• International Tax
• Tax Planning
• Tax Reporting