Sr. Manager, Tax Operations

VAST Data; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 134,400 - 201,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in San Francisco, CA is searching for a Sr. Manager of Tax Operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of tax experience, leading global tax compliance and managing tax reporting. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with finance and legal teams. This role provides a competitive salary range from $134,400 to $201,600, reflecting the importance of tax strategic initiatives for the company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of substantive tax experience with emphasis in tax provision and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Self-starter, creative and resourceful with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global tax compliance, including US and foreign corporate income tax returns.
• Manage advisors in preparation and timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns.
• Oversee computation of the Company’s global tax provision for financial reporting.

Skills

Tax provision and compliance

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LL.M. in Taxation or MST

Tools

BI tools (e.g., Tableau)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Manager, Tax Operations, to lead the Company’s global tax reporting and compliance, and support strategic tax planning initiatives. This role reports to the VP of Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global tax compliance including US and foreign corporate income tax returns, sales tax and VAT/GST returns.
• Manage advisors in the preparation and timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns.
• Oversee computation of the Company’s global tax provision in partnership with advisors to deliver timely and accurate tax reporting for financial statement purposes.
• Conduct operational transfer pricing exercises, e.g., preparing TP calculations, reviewing global TP documentation, and drafting/revising intercompany agreements.
• Support global tax audits including data gathering, responding to information requests, corresponding with advisors and tax authorities.
• Develop tools/processes to monitor, track and execute quarterly tax provision exercises, tax return filings, tax audits and other tax deliverables.
• Support strategic tax projects including tax research and analysis, preparation of materials for executive communications.
• Identify and implement automation tools/functionality and process improvements, in partnership with Finance and IT.
• Collaborate with business partners in Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of substantive tax experience with a primary emphasis in tax provision and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast‑paced and high‑growth environments with rapidly shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to quickly integrate and build trust with key business partners and external service providers.
• Self‑starter that is creative and resourceful, and able to assume, organize and manage multiple tasks on truncated timelines with minimal guidance.
• LL.M. in Taxation or MST preferred.
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau) a plus.

San Francisco, CA $134,400.00-$201,600.00