Tax Senior Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Senior Manager to add to our Finance team to oversee the tax and compliance functions. We are looking for a candidate that can build new processes, is motivated by constant process improvement opportunities, and can work well cross-functionally.  This role reports to the Director of Accounting. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements 

• Monitor and analyze tax regulatory and compliance developments and tax law changes and document the impact to the Company, including federal and state

• Preparation and review of supporting calculation work papers for federal and state income tax returns 
• Monitor tax law changes and determining impact to company
• Driving improvements to the company's overall tax position and assisting with special projects as needed
• Establish and drive tax initiatives for the company. 
• Research and prepare responses to state notices
• Develop and implement process improvements, and build out our internal tax function
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and provide analytical support for all tax and treasury related activities
• Manage processes related to cash and investments, debt, and treasury with oversight of debt and treasury compliance processes aligned with internal policies
• Make recommendations to management on various treasury related decisions and escalate treasury matters for attention of management
• Facilitate any treasury related system implementation, new bank relationship initiations, and other activities to leverage efficiencies in treasury and accounts payable activities
• Play a key role in public company readiness, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control enhancements.

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Technical expertise in tax accounting matters, demonstrated by a minimum of 5+ years of relevant tax experience preparing and reviewing US GAAP income tax provisions
• Provides guidance in the use of appropriate treasury principles and practices
• Motivates, coaches, and encourages collaboration within the team
• Independently determines high impact actions to achieve outcomes
• Ensures business outcomes associated with work efforts
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement with regards to processes, planning and execution of activities

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• Minimum 7 years of general tax and/or accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or equivalent experience
• Certified Public Accountant license (CPA)
• Experience with managing a team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional problem-solving, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills skills
• Strong working knowledge of Excel 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
• Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
• Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience using Netsuite ERP
• Experience with legal entity structure analysis
• Experience with entities involved in active fundraising activities
  

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%