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Alation · 1 day ago

Senior Tax Manager

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $195K/yr

7+ years exp

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence, and they are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee their vital tax function. This role involves managing corporate and indirect tax filings, compliance, and strategic projects while collaborating with various departments to achieve key tax objectives.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceData GovernanceData IntegrationData ManagementMachine Learning

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns in a timely manner

Own tax provision and financial statement disclosure process

Partner with key strategic partners in Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Equity administration to achieve key tax objectives

Oversee the preparation and filing of accurate Sales and Use tax returns for multi-state and remit taxes to taxing jurisdictions on a timely basis using AvaTax via Avalara

Manage the Company’s international VAT and other indirect tax exposure and oversee compliance activities

Manage other miscellaneous tax filings, such as annual Delaware Franchise Taxes, Washington State Occupancy tax, Ohio CAT, Oregon CAT, and other local municipal business taxes

Reconcile Sales and Use tax accounts, along with follow up on outstanding open issues

Update GL data related to tax accounts, such as accruals and prepayments

Respond to tax notices and oversee the tax audit process

Keep the company in compliance with required reporting across various jurisdictions, such as the US Department of Commerce R&D Survey

Assist in other tax compliance matters and tax projects as needed, such as tax planning, legal entity structure, mergers and acquisitions, and new entity formation

Research tax regulations and tax rules to support projects and initiatives

Participate in other ad hoc projects, as necessary

Qualification

Corporate tax experienceInternational tax planningAccounting for income taxBig 4NetSuite proficiencyAvalara proficiencyTask prioritizationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

7+ years of experience in Corporate tax issues within the B2B software and SaaS industry is required

Strong understanding of accounting for income tax provisions under ASC 740, familiarity with federal, state, and international income tax concepts

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and CPA, CPA equivalent, Master's in Tax, or JD required

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Multi-state sales and Use Tax accounting experience is highly desired

Experience with the Big 4 is desired, as is prior experience with both private and public companies, including exposure to international tax planning issues

Experience with NetSuite and Avalara is desirable, including proficiency in process automation