Senior Manager - Global Tax

Overview

A growing ecommerce company is seeking a Senior Manager of Tax to lead and scale its global tax strategy and compliance efforts. This role reports to the Global Controller and is responsible for managing domestic and international tax planning, compliance, and strategy to support business growth and expansion. The position requires a strong technical tax background, leadership skills, and the ability to work autonomously with an ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global tax function, including U.S. federal, multi-state, VAT, and other indirect tax compliance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
• Design and implement domestic and international tax planning strategies to reduce cash tax outflow, support transactions, and enable global expansion.
• Act as the internal tax authority and strategic advisor to the Global Controller, CFO, FP&A, and executive leadership on transactions, structuring, and key business initiatives.
• Manage external tax advisors and a small internal team, balancing cost, quality, and risk.
• Develop scalable tax processes and documentation to support continued growth and readiness for potential public company status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or industry with ownership of complex tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal, multi-state, and indirect taxes (SALT, VAT), including experience with partnership and C-corporation structures and familiarity with ASC 740.
• Proven experience in tax planning, cross-border structuring, and supporting business expansion and strategic initiatives.
• Self-directed leader comfortable operating in ambiguity with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing external advisors and translating complex tax issues into clear business insights.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year, based on geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Potential for equity, sign-on bonuses, and other forms of compensation as part of a total package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with nationwide coverage.
• Paid time off including vacation, wedding week, and parental leave.
• Support for health and wellness including telehealth and mental health resources.
• Opportunities for community engagement with paid time off for volunteering.

Location & Work Flexibility

• Flexible work arrangements allowing employees to choose their work location weekly (home, office, or other).
• Quarterly in-person collaboration weeks held in Lincoln for team building and company meetings.
• Eligible applicants must reside in one of the following states to participate in the flexible work program: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected status is not tolerated. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities upon request.

Additional Information

• The organization uses AI tools to assist in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications.
• Beware of recruitment scams; official communications will only come from the company’s official domain.

This position will remain open until filled.