Tax Manager

About the role

We’re Looking For a Tax Manager at Golden Pet Brands in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will own the company’s income tax provision, compliance, and reporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Owns Golden Pet Brands income tax provision, compliance, and reporting functions.
  • Prepare (or review) the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
  • Draft the tax footnotes and related disclosures for SEC filings, including the 10-K and 10-Q.
  • Maintain and reconcile all tax-related balance sheet accounts, including deferred tax assets and liabilities.
  • Analyze and explain quarter-over-quarter variances in the consolidated effective tax rate.
  • Document uncertain tax positions and maintain FIN 48 / ASC 740-10 reserves.
  • Carefully review and validate extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments, and tax filings.
  • Manage business license renewals and filings across all operating jurisdictions.
  • Design and maintain internal tax controls in support of SOX 404 compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for IRS and state tax authorities during audits and inquiries.
  • Research technical tax positions and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Monitor new and proposed tax legislation and assess its impact on the business.
• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities to legally minimize the company's effective tax rate and cash tax liability.
  • Evaluate tax risks, structuring alternatives, and due diligence findings for M&A activity.
  • Manage transfer pricing documentation and policy for intercompany and cross-border transactions.
  • Evaluate and implement tax software and process improvements to automate manual workflows.

Qualifications

• Skills:
  • Technical tax accounting (ASC 740 provision preparation and review)
  • Project management across multiple outside advisors and deadlines
  • Written communication (technical memos, disclosures)
  • ERP/tax software proficiency (NetSuite or similar)
  • Proactively tracks deadlines and flags risks early
  • Reviews outside advisors' work critically rather than rubber-stamping it
  • Communicates variances and issues clearly to leadership
  • Stays current on tax law changes and assesses business impact
• Knowledge Areas:
  • ASC 740 income tax accounting
  • Federal, state, local, and international corporate tax compliance
  • Sales/use tax, property tax, and business license requirements
  • SOX 404 internal controls
  • Transfer pricing
  • M&A tax structuring and due diligence
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • CPA license
  • 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
  • Hands-on preparation and/or review of ASC 740 income tax provisions
  • Managing outside CPA firms or advisors for tax return preparation
  • Sales/use tax and property tax compliance oversight

Golden Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Annual bonus
• Matching up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions
• 6 paid sick and mental health days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly yoga and meditation classes
• Additional mental health benefits
• Charity sponsorships
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses
• Salary range: $112,000 - $140,000, plus bonus potential