Sr. Tax Manager

Description

• Support the purchase accounting and integration of acquired companies across tax provision, compliance, processes, and systems.
• Lead federal and state tax audits and responses to notices, advocating for the company’s position and minimizing potential liabilities.
• Maintain and manage tax engine software (Avalara) integrations with billing (Zuora) and ERP (NetSuite) systems, including oversight of tax code assignments for products and services.
• Oversee all phases of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax functions, including compliance, monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
• Prepare and review detailed analyses of deferred tax assets and liabilities, including assessment of valuation allowance requirements.
• Manage income tax compliance processes, including the timely preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Support the annual R&D credit study, including review of related analyses and documentation.
• Identify, implement, and document automation opportunities, tax technology enhancements, and scalable process improvements.
• Research and document technical tax issues, assessing implications for the company’s specific fact patterns.
• Contribute to tax planning initiatives such as financial statement modeling, cash tax and effective tax rate forecasting, and transaction impact assessments.
• Prepare and review quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Advise cross-functional partners (Sales, Billing, and Operations) on indirect tax implications for new product offerings, go-to-market strategies, and issue resolution.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, coordinating assessments of potential impacts on the company.
• Mentor and develop tax team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Develop tax memoranda, footnotes, and disclosures for both internal and external financial reporting.
• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including global effective tax rate calculations, current and deferred tax expense, provision-to-return true-up analysis, and evaluation of uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Partner with the Controller’s team to ensure the tax provision is fully integrated into the financial close process, including SOX controls and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Technical knowledge of U.S. income tax matters, ASC 740 - Income Taxes, and SEC disclosure standards, U.S. federal and state tax compliance, and relevant industry experience.
• 8+ years of income tax compliance and financial reporting experience with a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department.
• Proven success in improving income tax accounting processes and driving efficiencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s in Taxation and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite and Avalara is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate findings in a precise and simple manner.
• Experience managing a positive relationship with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (including Excel), Alteryx, CCH, and Bloomberg research tools.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance