Edwards Lifesciences

Tax Director, Domestic and Forecasting

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerEdwards Lifesciences
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

Directs the Tax Accounting and Tax Forecasting sub-function; sets operating standards, priorities, and performance objectives and develops the tax team.

How you’ll make an impact:

Forecast Model:

Owns the design and integrity of the company’s tax forecasting models and scenario analysis, applying tax technical depth to complex, judgment-driven positions.
Determines the effective tax rate impact of tax planning opportunities and recommends the tax position to be taken.
Delivers the tax inputs and insights to Corporate FP&A for annual earnings and long-range planning.

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Tax Accounting:

Resolves the most complex tax accounting matters, including the corporate effective tax rate, acquisition accounting, and related tax financial reporting.
Establishes and governs tax accounting documentation and technical positions, including ASC 740-10 reserves.
Owns the design, execution, documentation, and revision of all tax-related financial controls for SOX Section 404 purposes.
Serves as a subject matter expert with internal and external auditors on all tax accounting matters.

Other:

Partners with the VP, Tax Planning to assess, record, and document tax planning strategies and changes in tax law.
Partners with the Director, Tax Compliance to integrate and optimize tax compliance and tax accounting processes end to end.
Audit controversies, model support
Provides as needed mentorship to Tax professionals

What you'll need (Required):

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

What else we look for (Preferred):

Public accounting experience
Fortune 500 company
MBT (Master of Business Taxation)

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $159,000 to $226,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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