Weight Watchers - Manager, Tax

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments — doing the work directly, not just reviewing others' output. • Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740) including current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement disclosures. • Coordinate with and manage external tax advisors, Big 4 firms, and outside counsel — driving their work and ensuring quality and timeliness while keeping costs in check. • Support the Director of Tax in developing and executing tax planning strategies that reduce the company's effective tax rate and manage risk across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. • Research and analyze the tax implications of business initiatives, new product launches, contracts, and corporate transactions, and communicate findings clearly to non-tax stakeholders. • Monitor and assess the impact of changes to federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, and proactively flag issues or opportunities to the Director of Tax and Finance leadership. • Support federal and state tax audits, including preparing responses, gathering documentation, and coordinating with external advisors and tax authorities. • Help build and maintain internal tax policies, controls, and process documentation to support a scalable, audit-ready tax function. • Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and HR on tax-sensitive matters including equity compensation (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs), payroll tax, and intercompany arrangements. • Contribute to tax due diligence and structuring support on M&A transactions and corporate development activities as needed. • Identify and implement process improvements and tax technology tools to drive efficiency across compliance and provision workflows.