Director, Tax

Golden Pet Brands; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual bonus

401k matching

Sick days & mental health

Employee stock ownership plan

Phone/internet reimbursement

Professional development

Charity sponsorships

KPI bonuses

Job summary

Golden Pet Brands in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Tax Manager to own the income tax provision, compliance, and reporting across our multi-entity structure. You will ensure quarterly and annual ASC 740 provisions are accurate and well-documented, supervise all tax filings (federal, state, local, and international), and manage outside tax advisors.

The role requires a CPA with strong technical tax and accounting experience, SOX 404 controls, and the ability to identify planning opportunities to

Qualifications

• ASC 740 income tax accounting expertise.
• Experience coordinating with outside advisors.
• Strong written memos and disclosures.
• ERP/tax software proficiency (NetSuite or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and flag risks early.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly/annual income tax provision (ASC 740).
• Draft tax footnotes for SEC filings (10-K/10-Q).
• Maintain tax-related balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with outside firms on tax returns and extensions.
• Manage sales/use tax, property tax, and business license filings.

Skills

ASC 740

Tax project mgmt

Technical writing

NetSuite/ERP

Deadline tracking

Advisor management

Variance communication

Tax law updates

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Tax software

Job description

Were Looking For a Tax Manager

Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.

Learn more about our brands.

Location: El Segundo, CA

What Youll Be Doing:

The Tax Manager owns Golden Pet Brands income tax provision, compliance, and reporting functions. This role exists to ensure the company's quarterly and annual tax provisions are accurate and well-documented, all tax filings (income, sales, property, and business license) are completed on time across our multi-entity structure, and outside tax advisors are effectively managed and reviewed. The role also maintains strong internal tax controls, serves as the point of contact for tax authorities, and identifies planning opportunities to manage the company's tax position. It reports to the VP, Controller and requires a CPA with strong technical tax and accounting experience.

Income Tax Provision & Financial Reporting

• Prepare (or, if outsourced to a third-party firm, thoroughly review) the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Draft the tax footnotes and related disclosures for SEC filings, including the 10-K and 10-Q.
• Maintain and reconcile all tax-related balance sheet accounts, including deferred tax assets and liabilities.
• Analyze and explain quarter-over-quarter variances in the consolidated effective tax rate.
• Document uncertain tax positions and maintain FIN 48 / ASC 740-10 reserves.

Tax Compliance & Filings

• Coordinate with outside CPA firms on the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and international corporate income tax returns; review returns prior to filing.
• Validate extension requests and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Coordinate with an outside firm on all sales and use tax filings across applicable jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with an outside firm on all property tax filings and assessments.
• Manage business license renewals and filings across all operating jurisdictions.
• Maintain a master global tax calendar to track all filing deadlines and prevent late fees or penalties.

Risk Management & Audits

• Design and maintain internal tax controls in support of SOX 404 compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IRS and state tax authorities during audits and inquiries.
• Research technical tax positions and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor new and proposed tax legislation and assess its impact on the business.

Strategy & Business Operations

• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities to legally minimize the company's effective tax rate and cash tax liability.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and policy for intercompany and cross-border transactions.
• Evaluate tax risks, structuring alternatives, and due diligence findings for M&A activity.
• Evaluate and implement tax software and process improvements to automate manual workflows.

Qualifications

Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont tick ALL of these boxes.

Skills

• Technical tax accounting (ASC 740 provision preparation and review)
• Project management across multiple outside advisors and deadlines
• Written communication (technical memos, disclosures)
• ERP/tax software proficiency (NetSuite or similar)
• Proactively tracks deadlines and flags risks early
• Reviews outside advisors' work critically rather than rubber-stamping it
• Communicates variances and issues clearly to leadership
• Stays current on tax law changes and assesses business impact

Knowledge Areas

• ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Federal, state, local, and international corporate tax compliance
• Sales/use tax, property tax, and business license requirements
• SOX 404 internal controls
• Transfer pricing
• M&A tax structuring and due diligence

Attributes

• CPA credential
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable operating independently and managing outside firms
• Sound technical judgment on ambiguous tax positions

Required Education: Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience)

Required Experience: CPA license, 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, Hands-on preparation and/or review of ASC 740 income tax provisions, Managing outside CPA firms or advisors for tax return preparation, Sales/use tax and property tax compliance oversight

Preferred Experience: Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) combined with in-house industry experience, Experience at a company with SEC reporting requirements, Masters in Taxation, Transfer pricing and M&A tax experience, NetSuite or similar multi-entity ERP experience, Experience building or improving tax department processes/controls (e.g., during a growth or transition period)

Required Licensure/Certification: Active CPA license

Golden Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. Weve donated over $9 million to date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $112,000-$140,000, plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we wont pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.

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