Senior Compliance Analyst & Accounting Specialist

Description

Vero Biotech is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative inhaled nitric oxide delivery solutions. This position supports the company’s U.S. tax strategy, statutory compliance, and financial governance.

Position Summary

Vero Biotech seeks a Senior Tax and Compliance Analyst to oversee indirect tax compliance, state and local tax compliance, and federal tax compliance. The role involves collaborating with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations and support audits.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance for sales and use tax registrations, filings, reconciliations, notices, and audits across applicable U.S. jurisdictions.
• Support state and local tax compliance activities, including nexus monitoring, annual reports, franchise and gross receipts tax support, and related research.
• Support federal tax compliance processes by preparing workpapers, gathering data, coordinating with external advisors, and assisting with returns and provision support.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure proper tax treatment, tax account reconciliations, accrual support, and complete documentation for key tax positions and filings.
• Care for business license registrations, renewals, annual filings, and good standing requirements across jurisdictions as Vero expands.
• Work directly with General Counsel and cross-functional partners on pharmacy license applications, renewals, amendments, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changes in tax and licensing laws and regulations; assess business impact and recommend practical actions to maintain compliance.
• Manage tax notices, information requests, and audit support, partnering with external advisors and internal teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain scalable tax and compliance calendars, SOPs, controls, and supporting documentation for a growing U.S. business.
• Support tax planning, credits, and incentives initiatives, including Georgia tax credit programs and research and development tax credits, where applicable.
• Prepare analyses related to new products, customer arrangements, operational changes, and state expansion that may affect tax or licensing obligations.
• Help build a high-performing in-house tax and compliance function and take on increasing ownership with a defined growth path toward a manager role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably with a Big Four or national public accounting firm tax practice and/or an in-house corporate tax role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master of Taxation or advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong experience with U.S. sales and use tax, state and local tax, and federal tax compliance and support activities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax workpapers, coordinating with external advisors, researching technical issues, and responding to notices or audits.
• Ability to manage multiple filings, deadlines, and jurisdictions in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; able to translate technical tax issues into practical business guidance.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Legal, including direct partnership with General Counsel.
• Experience with business licenses, pharmacy licensing, or regulated-industry compliance is a plus.

Skills And Certifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax research tools, ERP/accounting systems, and compliance software is a plus.
• Experience with Georgia tax credit programs and research and development tax credits is a plus.

Key Competencies

• In-Depth Problem Solving & Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Ownership & Accountability
• Regulatory & Compliance Mindset
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Judgment
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Organizational Savvy
• Integrity
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standard office environment Monday to Friday. Occasional travel may be required for licensing matters, training, or business meetings.