Senior Tax Manager

Alamar Biosciences•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Senior Tax Manager is Alamar’s in-house tax subject matter expert. The role owns the accuracy of the income tax provision, oversees federal, state, and international tax compliance, and develops tax strategies to support the Company’s growth. It is responsible for quarterly and annual public-company tax reporting and compliance with ASC 740 and SEC requirements. The position partners with external tax advisors, auditors, and cross-functional teams, and contributes to tax-related internal controls and disclosures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
CPA required.
At least 8 years of progressive corporate income tax experience, including Big 4 or national firm experience and ideally at least 2 years in-house.
Demonstrated ownership of a public company’s quarterly and annual tax provision.
Experience managing outside advisors or leading a team.
Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. federal, state, and international tax law.
Working knowledge of R&D tax credits, Section 174/174A, Section 382, GILTI/Subpart F, and transfer pricing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax audiences.
Proficiency in NetSuite, Excel, and tax provision and compliance software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Taxation or MBA.
Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or medical device industry.
Experience with international subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
Experience supporting a newly public company, including SOX implementation over tax.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build tax processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including the effective tax rate, deferred taxes, valuation allowance assessments, and uncertain tax positions under ASC 740-10.
Prepare and review tax provision workpapers, footnote disclosures, and supporting memos for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and oversee timely, accurate tax deliverables.
Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
Manage indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and annual reports; evaluate nexus as the business expands.
Oversee international tax compliance for foreign subsidiaries, including Forms 5471/8858, GILTI/Subpart F calculations, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing documentation.
Maintain the tax calendar and respond to tax authority notices, inquiries, and audits.
Lead tax planning initiatives, including R&D tax credit studies, Section 174/174A research expenditure treatment, Section 382 analysis of NOL and credit carryforwards, and entity structuring.
Advise on tax implications of M&A, licensing arrangements, equity and debt financing, and other strategic initiatives.
Support tax-related disclosures on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Design, document, and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls over tax provision and compliance processes.
Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR/Payroll, Stock Admin, and Operations on tax matters, including employee equity programs, cash taxes, and the effective tax rate forecast.
Monitor tax legislation and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Company.