Tax Manager - AI-Driven Multistate & R&D Credits

Opendoor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Opendoor seeks an exceptional Tax Manager to join our Tax team, bringing deep technical tax, compliance and reporting expertise and a forward-looking mindset around AI-driven practice improvement.

You’ll lead end-to-end tax provisions, prepare returns, audits, planning, and R&D credits, collaborating with the Tax Director and cross-functional partners.

This role is in-office four days per week and based near Phoenix, with opportunities to work across federal, state, and local tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 5+ years of corporate tax experience (provision and compliance).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws as well as US GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of ethics, integrity, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end preparation and review of income tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Oversee federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Manage responses to audits and tax notices; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead tax planning initiatives and develop efficient strategies.
• Prepare or review tax-related journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Monitor tax law changes and ensure compliance.
• Maintain internal tax controls and implement process improvements.
• Lead the R&D tax credit process with internal teams and advisors.
• Draft memos and support materials to substantiate tax positions.
• Collaborate with the Tax Director on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Opendoor seeks an exceptional Tax Manager to join our Tax team, bringing deep technical tax, compliance and reporting expertise and a forward-looking mindset around AI-driven practice improvement.

You’ll lead end-to-end tax provisions, prepare returns, audits, planning, and R&D credits, collaborating with the Tax Director and cross-functional partners.

This role is in-office four days per week and based near Phoenix, with opportunities to work across federal, state, and local tax.