Senior Manager, Income Tax Operations (Provision)

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $117,900-$144,100 Bonus & Long-Term Incentive Eligible

COMPANY:

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Income Tax Operations (Provision) is responsible for the income tax provision and related financial reporting under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) for the North America Zone.

This role owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provision, related disclosures, and financial statement audit support. The role does not own tax return preparation, but works closely with Tax Strategy and Tax Operations (Compliance) to ensure consistency across accounting, planning, and compliance outcomes.

The role reports to the Sr. Director, Tax Operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Income Tax Provision & Reporting

• Own preparation and review of the income tax provision on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Manage current and deferred tax calculations, ETR analysis, and discrete items
• Prepare and review ASC 740 disclosures, rollforwards, and supporting schedules

Audit & Technical Accounting

• Serve as primary contact for financial statement auditors on income tax matters
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda supporting ASC 740 conclusions
• Evaluate tax accounting implications of complex transactions in coordination with Tax Strategy

Coordination & Process Excellence

• Partner with Tax Operations (Compliance) on return‑to‑provision alignment
• Improve provision processes, controls, and documentation quality
• Support automation and reporting enhancements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong technical expertise in ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Experience managing income tax provisions for large, complex organizations
• Comfortable leading auditor discussions and defending accounting positions
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• 6–8+ years in tax provision or tax accounting roles
• CPA strongly preferred; MST or JD a plus​

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer!  

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