Senior Tax Manager

Overview

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a Tax Manager to build and enhance its tax function. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with visibility across the organization, influence key initiatives, and establish scalable tax processes in preparation for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes.
• Review and coordinate preparation of federal and state income tax returns with external tax advisors.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage state and local tax (SALT) filings and nexus analysis.
• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the effective tax rate.
• Partner with Finance during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Assist with tax implications related to acquisitions, integrations, and legal entity restructuring.
• Coordinate responses for federal, state, and local tax audits.
• Evaluate changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on the business.
• Develop scalable tax processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support annual financial statement audits and tax-related disclosures.
• Assist with special projects including international expansion, transfer pricing, and transaction-related tax matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required (or CPA actively maintained).
• 6–10+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Combination of Big 4/Public Accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ASC 740 tax provision.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Experience supporting high-growth SaaS, software, or technology companies preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment highly preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-state operations and nexus requirements.
• Experience working with external tax firms and auditors.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SaaS or recurring revenue business models.
• Familiarity with subscription billing environments.
• M&A due diligence and acquisition integration experience.
• International tax exposure.
• Transfer pricing knowledge.
• Experience with R&D tax credits.
• Stock compensation tax matters.
• NetSuite ERP experience.
• Experience with Avalara, OneSource, Vertex, or similar tax software.
• Workiva experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Unlimited PTO/Flexible Time Off.
• 100% remote work.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement in a high-growth environment.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.