Senior Tax Accountant

TaylorMade Golf; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

TaylorMade Golf, located in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to play a pivotal role in U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, bringing expertise to a high-profile finance team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of corporate tax laws and experience with compliance processes, supporting both income tax provision calculations and unclaimed property compliance. The position is expected to foster an environment of collaboration and enhance tax technology and processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience.
• Experience with C Corporations is required.
• Strong ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for U.S. and Canadian tax matters.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations.
• Prepare and reconcile book-to-tax differences.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian corporate income tax laws

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management and organizational skills

Proficiency with reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

TaylorMade Golf is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in a high‑visibility role that spans U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, Canadian direct and indirect tax, and unclaimed property, providing an opportunity to develop multi‑jurisdictional expertise within a high‑profile global brand.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for U.S. and Canadian tax matters, supporting federal, state/provincial, transfer pricing, gross receipts, and withholding tax compliance, and partnering with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate estimates, extensions, and filings.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax analyses.
• Prepare and reconcile book‑to‑tax differences and permanent/temporary differences.
• Support the unclaimed property (escheat) compliance process across applicable U.S. jurisdictions, including identifying and tracking exposure, coordinating due diligence and filings, and partnering cross‑functionally to strengthen controls and processes.
• Prepare monthly and annual cash forecasts related to income tax payments.
• Monitor changes in U.S. and Canadian tax law, assess impacts, and proactively communicate risks and opportunities to management.
• Support the continued evolution of tax processes, including the use of technology and data to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Support Mergers & Acquisition activities, including due diligence, purchase accounting tax inputs, and post‑transaction integration.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian corporate income tax laws and ASC 740 tax accounting.
• Familiarity with unclaimed property laws and reporting requirements across multiple states.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and prevent errors.
• Deep understanding of C Corporation tax principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, synthesize data from multiple sources, and develop creative tax solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and commitment to high‑quality work products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross‑functionally at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Business Objects or comparable software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Systems‑savvy; AI and RPA a plus.
• Effective presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex tax concepts to non‑technical audiences, and an ability to present analyses and recommendations to management.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of Education, Experience, and Training which would provide the level of skills, knowledge, and abilities required.
• CPA is preferred.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting (preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and in‑house experience, with a strong emphasis on C‑corporations.
• Oracle experience is a plus.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Frequent travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

TaylorMade is a performance‑driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.