Overview
A rapidly growing SaaS company in the observability market is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Senior Tax Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team. This role is pivotal in building and scaling the tax function from the ground up, combining technical tax execution with entrepreneurial project management.
Responsibilities
- Partner with finance leadership to establish, automate, and scale internal tax processes and strategies as the company expands globally.
- Act as the primary project manager for external tax advisors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of federal, state, and international tax returns.
- Own the quarter-end and annual tax provision process (ASC 740), prepare tax journal entries, and perform detailed flux analyses.
- Manage responses to tax audits and notices by gathering documentation and resolving inquiries efficiently.
- Lead research and execution on special projects such as R&D tax credits, international expansion, transfer pricing, and state nexus evaluation.
- Identify manual bottlenecks in tax processes and implement modern, scalable software or workflow solutions to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Taxation is a plus.
- CPA license is required.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive tax experience; public accounting or Big 4 experience is highly preferred.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage external vendors and multiple deadlines.
- Solid foundational understanding of ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes).
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with a builder’s mindset.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience in the SaaS industry or with international tax issues is a major plus.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay range: $106,000—$132,000 USD, varying by location and candidate qualifications.
- Eligibility for a corporate bonus plan.
- Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, parental leave and planning, mental health support, 401(k) plan with match, flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, volunteer time off, and other competitive benefits.
Location & Work Model
- Flexible workforce model supporting fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work arrangements.
Additional Information
- Employment eligibility verification and criminal background check are required.
- The employer is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and evaluates candidates based on qualifications regardless of legally protected characteristics.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and recruiting process.