Senior Tax Manager

Headspace

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Senior Tax Manager to lead our global tax planning and operations. The position is responsible for the implementation of tax strategies, processes, and tools. The role will oversee the preparation of all domestic and international indirect tax filings, federal and state income tax returns, and the annual tax provision in accordance with ASC 740. The ideal candidate will be system savvy, meticulous, self-motivated, personable, and able to take initiative. The position reports directly to the VP, Accounting and will interact regularly with various departments at Headspace, including the executive team.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant tax experience, with a mix of public accounting and corporate environments
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Excellent written and verbal communication, able to convey complex matters with simplicity and clarity to non-experts across the company
Strong, generalized tax knowledge across domestic and foreign income tax, domestic and foreign indirect tax, transfer pricing, international withholding tax, local taxes and more
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience with Avalara software including system implementation
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
A collaborative team player, able to partner with internal and external contacts at all levels to drive efficiency and system improvement in tax and tax adjacent functions
CPA license required

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in the technology or healthcare sectors
Knowledgeable about tax advantages of various entity structures including medical professional corporations and international subsidiaries
Masters of Taxation or equivalent

Responsibilities

Drive implementation of Avalara indirect tax engine to ensure accuracy and efficiency of indirect tax collection and remittance
Oversee all global tax compliance and reporting, including federal, state, local, and international tax filings, as well as the preparation of the income tax provision and related disclosures in accordance with ASC 740
Manage any tax audits, notices and enquiries received from domestic and foreign tax authorities
Design, develop, and implement global tax planning strategies to minimize tax expense and exposure across federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect taxes, including evaluating sales tax obligations by state and monitoring legislative changes that impact tax positions and accounting implications
Actively manage relationships with third party tax advisors to optimize the relationships to efficiently balance in house vs outsourced tax support
Prepare and present clear, decision-oriented tax updates to executive leadership, including key risks, opportunities, and strategic tradeoffs
Establish deep business partner relationships across the organization to ensure company strategy and projects include a thorough review of tax consequences
Lead all significant tax initiatives, including M&A due diligence, new product launches, geographic expansion, and related tax studies
Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing requirements
Ensure appropriate internal controls related to tax matters are in place and operating correctly, identify any gaps in internal controls and ensure remediation and formalization of tax policies and procedures
Establish and maintain formal tax policies, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations.
Build, mentor, and develop internal tax talent over time, including assessing future hiring needs as the company scales
Own tax risk assessment, uncertain tax positions, and related documentation, including coordination of technical analyses and reserve positions under ASC 740