Corporate Tax Manager

Liftoff • United States (Remote), CA

7h • $124,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

Liftoff is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to manage key aspects of global tax compliance and reporting. The role supports U.S. and U.S.-international income tax compliance, leads the end-to-end transfer pricing calculation process, and contributes to quarterly and annual tax provision work. The manager works under the general guidance of the Director, Global Tax, collaborating with Finance, Legal, Accounting, and external advisors. The position calls for a tax professional able to apply advanced knowledge to complex issues, work independently on familiar tasks, and support the effectiveness of the broader team.

The position is eligible for full-time remote work from Liftoff entities in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington State. Liftoff is remote-first, with U.S. hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City. Employees are expected to attend in-person team gatherings at least once per quarter. Compensation varies by location and experience, and the full compensation package includes equity and health, vision, and dental benefits associated with the employee’s country of residence.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in corporate tax, tax operations, financial analysis, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience supporting tax provision cycles, compliance processes, and audits.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and accountability.
• Familiarity with tax control frameworks, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and synthesize technical details for non-tax stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tax provision software or ERP systems.
• CPA, MST, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate U.S. and U.S.-international income tax compliance across jurisdictions with third-party providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Review and reconcile tax compliance outputs with tax provision calculations to ensure consistency in financial reporting.
• Support annual transfer pricing calculations, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare required supporting documentation.
• Ensure transfer pricing inputs are aligned across provision, compliance, and financial reporting, identifying discrepancies and coordinating their resolution.
• Prepare and review provision schedules for quarterly and annual close processes.
• Prepare provision analyses and respond to auditor inquiries related to tax provision in support of the Director.
• Support cross-functional tax projects, including process improvements, system implementations, audit readiness, and policy rollouts.
• Identify inefficiencies, improve documentation quality and reporting accuracy, and contribute to better tax workflows and team execution.
• Collaborate with senior tax leaders to translate business changes into tax process updates, modeling assumptions, and supporting analyses.
• Prepare documentation for tax audits, inquiries, and internal control testing.
• Manage day-to-day tax department operations, including calendar tracking, documentation workflows, and coordination of internal and external resources.

Benefits

• Equity.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits associated with the employee’s country of residence.
• Medical coverage and wellness stipends may be available, along with additional perks depending on country of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager