Tax Manager

Tax Manager Overview

The Tax Manager plays a critical role in planning and implementing Mapbox’s global tax strategy. They oversee various tax returns and filings, manage the tax calendar, respond to tax agency audits, and assist with tax planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee income tax, sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, value added tax, business tax and licenses, and property tax returns and filings
• Coordinate with external teams and own the annual tax provision
• Respond to various government tax agency audits, notices, and requests
• Aid with the review of quarterly transfer pricing calculations and journal entries
• Aid with the analysis of tax planning, income tax consequences of non-standard transactions, and cross-functional business initiatives
• Prepare apportionment detail for state income tax calculations
• Perform tax account analysis and month-end reconciliations relating to all tax accounts
• Prepare tax footnotes and disclosures
• Remain current on new tax legislation and tax accounting rules
• Identify, assess, and document the tax implications of any such changes
• Continuously monitor sales & use and corporate tax nexus
• Support the company's sales and legal teams by providing guidance on tax implications during the deal negotiation process
• Maintain all third-party software related to indirect sales tax (i.e. Avalara, Stripe, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• CPA (or in the examination/licensing process) preferred
• Minimum 6-10 years of tax experience required; Software experience a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Experience with Netsuite, Avalara, and Stripe is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to multi-task with an attention for accuracy
• Dependable with the ability to problem-solve and function independently