Job Description

Overview

The Associate Director of Federal Tax Audit plays a crucial role in supporting the audit function within the Tax Department, reporting directly to the Director of Tax Audits. This position is responsible for managing the audit process, developing strategies, and collaborating closely with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various internal teams at our Company to ensure compliance and effective audit execution.

The Federal Tax Audit Associate Director will be responsible for preparing responses to Internal Revenue Service Information Document Requests (“IDRs”), gathering information, preparing analyses to support findings, performing tax research, and reviewing IRS transcripts and filed tax forms.

This position requires an individual who can work independently and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and gather necessary information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed responses to IRS Information Document Requests (IDRs), ensuring all information is comprehensive and well-documented.

• Independently collect and analyze data from internal departments, such as the Tax Department, Controller’s Organization, Legal, and various operating divisions throughout our Company to support audit work and findings.

• Review and interpret IRS transcripts, focusing on payment and interest calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Contribute to strategic audit planning by assessing reserve implications and understanding the compliance process, as well as the impact of current transactions on future audits.

• Prepare reports on the status of audit cycles for management.

• Support the Compliance team with FIN 48 reporting requirements and related documentation.

• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to support audits findings.

• Collaborate with the Director to research and prepare necessary filings during IRS audits, including statute extensions, repatriation requests, and other audit-related documents.

• Assist in the formal process of administrative appeals as necessary.

• Manage the amendment of state returns resulting from conclusions drawn during Federal audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 4+ years in Tax Audit, Tax Compliance, or Tax Accounting.

• Experience in preparing Federal Forms, particularly Form 1120.

• Strong understanding of tax compliance functions and audit procedures.

• Comfortable engaging directly with the IRS on audit-related matters.

• Excellent analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

• Proven ability to manage a significant workload and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.

• An MBA, JD/LLM, CPA or relevant Master’s degree is a plus.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Accounting, ASC 740, Budget Preparation, Corporate Tax Compliance, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Ideas Generator, International Tax Consulting, International Tax Planning, Preparation of Financial Reports, Relationship Building, Tax Audits, Tax Compliance, Tax Law, Tax Minimization, Tax Strategies, Team Leadership, Transfer Pricing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/21/2025

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Requisition ID:R356254