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• Overview

  American Express is hiring a Tax Manager in Thornton, CO.

• Role description

  American Express seeks a Tax Manager in Thornton, CO to safeguard financial accuracy and sharpen how we measure performance. This Thornton opening trades 6 years and Payroll Processing for $115,000 - $183,000, then layers on the ownership most listings only hint at.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Hold the line on capitalization policy across every finance project
  • Forecast headcount costs and partner with HR on compensation planning
  • Spot the duplicate payment before it leaves the account
  • Read covenant terms closely enough to keep the lender calm
  • Keep depreciation schedules synced as assets retire across Thornton
  • Administer the company expense policy and audit reimbursement claims

  What You'll Bring

  • The kind of curiosity that reads the docs before asking
  • A communicator who can disagree without making it personal
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a manager capacity
  • Judgment seasoned by at least 6 years of real consequences
  • A team player who lifts up colleagues and shares credit
  • A history of leaving finance processes better than you found them

  Recognized for our values-led work in finance, American Express continues to grow its presence across CO. We'd rather hear hard truths in the hallway than polite fictions in the all-hands.

  At $115,000 - $183,000, with mentorship and a benefits suite to match, this Tax Manager seat at American Express is built for people who want to rise.

  Confirmed live today, applications for this finance role land in real time.

  Skip the long deliberation; apply to the Tax Manager role and let us answer your doubts.

• Required skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • QuickBooks
  • CMA Certification
  • Tax Compliance
  • Treasury Management
  • Consolidations
  • Budgeting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Public Speaking
  • Analytical Thinking

• Benefits & perks

  • Happy Hours
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Birthday off
  • On-site fitness center
  • Conference attendance budget
  • Pension Plan
  • On-site flu shots and vaccinations
  • Paid Time Off

• Apply before 2026-12-09

  Submit your application for this Freelance finance position.