Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage, and/or review global tax provision and footnote disclosures in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage and review all aspects of US federal, state and foreign corporate income taxes prepared by third-party service providers. This includes returns, extensions, estimated payments, etc.
• Prepare, review and/or manage indirect taxes (e.g. Sales and Use tax, VAT/GST, property taxes, etc.).
• Manage third party service providers. Examples of projects are R&D credits, state (nexus, sourcing, apportionment, etc.), transfer pricing, structuring/planning, international expansion, Section 382.
• Affiliate with tax audits and other tax-related inquiries.
• Responsible for documenting policies, tax positions, calculations.
• Maintain internal controls to comply with SOX regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or a related field.
• CPA and/or Master’s in Business Taxation, Taxation, Accounting, or a related discipline. 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax compliance.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, extensions, estimated payments, and related compliance activities.
• Experience working with third-party tax service providers or external advisors.
• Working knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, property tax, or similar tax areas.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax inquiries, documentation of tax positions, and internal control processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and operate with a hands-on, team-oriented approach.

Preferred

• Big 4 firm experience.
• International tax experience.
• Biotechnology or life science industry experience.

Pay

California pay range: $130,000 USD - $150,000 USD