Senior Manager, Tax Operations, Provision, and Compliance

About Anthropic

Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Tax Operations, Provision, and Compliance to join our Finance & Accounting team at Anthropic. In this role, you will own and manage the company’s global income tax provision process and tax compliance function. Reporting to the Tax Operations, Provision, and Compliance Lead, you will build and optimize our tax infrastructure as we continue to scale rapidly, ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting while navigating the complexities of a high-growth AI company. This role will work closely with the Accounting team, external tax advisors, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and support the company’s strategic financial goals. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the tax function of an innovative company, come join us in our mission to build cutting-edge, safe AI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international income tax returns, either directly or through coordination with external advisors
• Manage tax compliance calendar and ensure timely filing of all required returns, extensions, and estimated payments
• Own and manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and financial statement disclosures
• Prepare and review tax account reconciliations, including deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain tax positions (FIN 48/ASC 740-10), and valuation allowance analyses
• Support financial close processes related to income tax, including journal entries, flux analysis, and management reporting
• Collaborate with external auditors on income tax-related audit requests and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Monitor and assess the impact of new tax legislation, regulations, and guidance on the company’s tax position
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, People) on tax implications of business transactions, equity compensation, intercompany arrangements, and international expansion
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the tax function
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers
• Support tax-related aspects of R&D tax credit studies and other tax incentive programs

Qualifications

You May Be a Good Fit If You:

• Have 10+ years of progressive income tax experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house corporate tax experience (in-house tax department experience is a must)
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; Hold CPA certification and/or advanced degree in taxation and accounting
• Have strong technical knowledge of ASC 740, including experience with income tax provisions for multi-state and international operations
• Demonstrate deep familiarity with federal and state corporate income tax compliance
• Are proficient in tax provision software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource, Longview) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday)
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Have excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are a self-starter comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong Candidates May Also Have:

• Experience in high-growth technology companies or pre-IPO environments
• A master’s degree in taxation
• Experience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing, GILTI, FDII, and Subpart F
• Demonstrate familiarity with R&D tax credits (Section 41) and Section 174 capitalization requirements
• Experience with equity compensation tax implications (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs)
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up
• Willingness to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on while also thinking strategically about scaling the function
• Be passionate about Anthropic’s mission to build safe, transformative AI systems

Key Skills/Competency

• Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)
• Global Tax Compliance
• Federal & State Corporate Tax
• International Tax Matters
• Tax Account Reconciliations
• ERP Systems (NetSuite, Workday)
• Tax Provision Software
• R&D Tax Credits
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration