Tax Manager - Global Tax Operations

Tax Manager – Global Tax Operations Center of Excellence (COE) Job Title: Tax Manager – Global Tax Operations Center of Excellence (COE) About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF enables innovation across industries including automotive, smart mobile devices, IoT, and data centers. GF is committed to delivering differentiated technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Introduction GlobalFoundries Tax Operations is growing, and we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Tax Manager to lead our in-house Tax Operations Center of Excellence (COE). This role is critical in standardizing, scaling, and executing global tax operations while driving technology integration and operational excellence. As part of the Global Tax Compliance & Reporting team, the Experienced Tax Manager will lead large-scale tax initiatives, enhance automation and digitization efforts, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to achieve strategic and operational goals. Your Job As an Experienced Tax Manager, you will: Lead and manage the in-house Tax Operations Center of Excellence (COE) to standardize and scale global tax operations Drive transformation into a technology-enabled tax function through automation, digitization, and process optimization Lead large and complex tax projects, ensuring timely execution and operational excellence Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across geographies to achieve business objectives Oversee operations across multiple tax domains including International Tax, U.S. Tax, Local Tax, Compliance & Reporting, Special Projects, and M&A Navigate and lead through ambiguity and complexity, maintaining composure and strategic direction Identify operational challenges and opportunities; develop and implement actionable solutions to improve team effectiveness Validate outcomes with stakeholders, communicate alternative viewpoints, and incorporate feedback Mentor and coach junior professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and maintaining professional standards Promote transparent communication and build trust across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams Other Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all GlobalFoundries environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures Support company initiatives related to ethics, compliance, and regulatory requirements Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise-wide operational excellence goals Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline (MBA preferred) Enrolled Agent (EA) certification Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in tax compliance and reporting Strong project management experience with proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing tax teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complexity Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels Proven experience working in cross-functional and geographically diverse teams Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Willingness to work in shifts supporting U.S. time zones (approximately 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM IST) Preferred Qualifications Big Four accounting firm experience Experience in tax technology transformation and implementation initiatives Exposure to global tax operations and multi-jurisdictional compliance Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies Strong interest in working on challenging and high-impact assignments GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations. Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia Experience Level Senior Level