Director of Tax

YipitData

2d•$185,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

YipitData is seeking an experienced Tax Director, Head of Tax to join their Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at a high-growth FinTech company with entrepreneurial colleagues. The Tax Director will leverage their tax compliance experience, ambition, and attention to detail to manage the global tax strategy, prepare and file federal, state, and local taxes and fees, and gain exposure to accounting and reporting cycles in a fast-paced environment. This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can be based anywhere in the US, with potential New York State tax withholding depending on the remote work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax (Masters degree optional).
CPA, which is required (active or inactive is acceptable).
7+ years experience in Tax (management, audit, compliance or similar) role in a fast-paced environment including prior experience working with international tax.
A combination of public (Big 4 preferred) Corporate tax and private tax experience.
Extensive experience in tax planning, tax compliance, and the preparation of tax returns, with a proven track record in a similar role.
Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including international tax laws for global organizations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Intermediate Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
Working knowledge of US federal, state, and local income tax; sales and use tax compliance; and international tax and transfer pricing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare and file federal, state and local taxes, including franchise and other fees, in a timely manner.
Review and file monthly sales and use tax returns through Avalara for multiple states.
Review annual income tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections provided by our external tax team for both federal and state.
Prepare and file forms 1099, 1042, and 3921 annually.
Review annual tax provision with input from our external tax accountants.
Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing with treasury management for cash payments to ensure no late penalties or interest charges.
Develop and implement strategic tax planning for our global entities.
Identify and mitigate tax risks by implementing controls and procedures that ensure accurate and compliant tax practices.
Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
Ensure full compliance with laws and regulations for all legal entities.
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
Monitor and update internal tax filing calendar to ensure timely filings.
Monitor and update tax nexus (economic and physical) on a monthly basis, and register with Secretary of State in new jurisdictions, as needed.
Monitor and update sales taxability of our products in registered states.
Manage and maintain transfer pricing studies, contemporaneous documentation, and intercompany pricing policies across the global entity structure.
Serve as the primary tax contact within the organization, communicating with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Provide tax expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders.
Reconcile tax liability and asset account balances on the general ledger and book tax expense accruals.
Manage and own any inbound tax inquiries via email.
Partner with Accounting on the annual financial audit and other ad job projects.