Sr. Tax Manager
Clearwater Analytics
Chicago, IL · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Clearwater Analytics is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Tax, this position will perform a wide variety of tax related duties to help support and execute on all direct and indirect taxes applicable to Clearwater.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting
• Lead the preparation and primary review of the global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including SEC financial statement disclosures and SOX documentation.
• Clearwater recently completed two major acquisitions and is operating in ≈15 countries. Experience incorporating these elements a plus.
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to reconcile various tax balances and submit/review journal entries as appropriate.
• Assist in preparing statutory financials.
Tax Compliance
• Lead the preparation and primary review of federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect tax returns.
• Tax compliance items include GILTI, FDII, and BEAT related calculations and considerations as well as working with local advisors to administer compliances in foreign countries.
• Participate in the annual transfer pricing documentation for Clearwater’s global companies (US Report, Master File, and Required Local Files).
• Participate in the preparation and documentation of certain tax incentives, such as R&D credits and IP Box regimes.
• Monitor tax department obligations/payments and support compliance with various taxes, such as property taxes, rent taxes, etc
General
• Identify and assist with tax planning.
• Stay current with relevant U.S. and international tax law.
• Coordinate and manage global tax audits.
• Collaborate with various departments of the business for tax related items.
• Assist with and/or own various ad hoc projects, as needed or requested.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related certification, such as a CPA license.
• 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax setting.
• Ability to independently resolve problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of several factors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters.
• Experience with acquisitions a plus.
Salary Range
$100,000.00 - $140,000.00This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.