Senior Tax and Compliance Analyst

VERO BIOTECH INC•Atlanta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Vero Biotech is seeking a Senior Tax and Compliance Analyst to support the company’s U.S. tax strategy, statutory compliance, and financial governance as the company continues to scale. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, supporting audits, and strengthening internal controls in a fast-paced, innovative biotechnology environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, hands-on compliance experience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably with a Big Four or national public accounting firm tax practice and/or an in-house corporate tax role.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Strong experience with U.S. sales and use tax, state and local tax, and federal tax compliance and support activities.
Experience preparing and reviewing tax workpapers, coordinating with external advisors, researching technical issues, and responding to notices or audits.
Ability to manage multiple filings, deadlines, and jurisdictions in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; able to translate technical tax issues into practical business guidance.
Comfort working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Legal, including direct partnership with General Counsel.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Master of Taxation or advanced degree.
Experience with business licenses, pharmacy licensing, or regulated-industry compliance.
CPA or progress toward CPA.
Experience with tax research tools, ERP/accounting systems, and compliance software.
Experience with Georgia tax credit programs and research and development tax credits.

Responsibilities

Manage indirect tax compliance for sales and use tax registrations, filings, reconciliations, notices, and audits across applicable U.S. jurisdictions.
Support state and local tax compliance activities, including nexus monitoring, annual reports, franchise and gross receipts tax support, and related research.
Support federal tax compliance processes by preparing workpapers, gathering data, coordinating with external advisors, and assisting with returns and provision support.
Partner with Accounting to ensure proper tax treatment, tax account reconciliations, accrual support, and complete documentation for key tax positions and filings.
Coordinate business license registrations, renewals, annual filings, and good standing requirements across jurisdictions as Vero expands.
Work directly with General Counsel and cross-functional partners on pharmacy license applications, renewals, amendments, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Monitor changes in tax and licensing laws and regulations; assess business impact and recommend practical actions to maintain compliance.
Manage tax notices, information requests, and audit support, partnering with external advisors and internal teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain scalable tax and compliance calendars, SOPs, controls, and supporting documentation for a growing U.S. business.
Support tax planning, credits, and incentives initiatives, including Georgia tax credit programs and research and development tax credits, where applicable.
Prepare analyses related to new products, customer arrangements, operational changes, and state expansion that may affect tax or licensing obligations.
Help build a high-performing in-house tax and compliance function and take on increasing ownership with a defined growth path toward a manager role.