Tax Manager

About the role

The Farmer’s Dog is seeking an experienced and self-directed Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Tax, this individual will oversee the entire tax compliance and provision function, including ASC 740 income tax provisions, tax returns, and audit defense. The ideal candidate will also serve as a thought partner in designing tax processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, preparing and reviewing supporting workpapers, financial statement footnotes, and internal memos.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax close process, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.
• Prepare and file all tax returns, including sales tax, gross receipts tax, annual extensions, quarterly income tax payments, and final federal, state, and local returns.
• Manage tax audits and notices, independently managing responses, communications, and resolution.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with external tax advisors, ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective compliance and provision work.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for tax questions across the organization, conducting research and developing well-supported conclusions on complex issues.
• Lead value-adding tax planning and process improvement projects, from scoping through implementation.
• Support tax strategy initiatives and general tax department administration, including vendor invoices and contracts, shared inbox management, and meeting coordination.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, preferably in a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA certification is highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of income tax accounting principles (ASC 740).
• Hands-on experience managing tax audits and notices and directing the work of external advisors.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment on new and ambiguous issues and resolve complex problems creatively.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (NetSuite experience is a plus!)

Qualifications

• Collaborative attitude with a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to simplify complex issues and drive decision-making.
• Owner mentality: proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of running multiple workstreams in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Loves dogs.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with tax software and tools.

Benefits

Join a company that cares deeply about its employees and their well-being. We offer comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans, company-supported mental health benefits, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible PTO, discounted fresh food for your pup, and more. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Pay

The anticipated hiring base compensation range is USD $140,000—$145,000 annually. The compensation offered will include a robust market-competitive package of base and equity.

Schedule

We are an in-office culture, with team members expected to be in the office 4-5 days a week. This office policy is subject to change at company discretion.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the position or our hiring process, please reach out at careers@thefarmersdog.com. We are excited to hear from you!