Tax Manager — SALT, Provision & International (China)

Chowbus • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

Chowbus is hiring a Tax Manager to own a broad, hands-on international and domestic tax portfolio: U.S. state and local tax (SALT), the quarterly/annual income tax provision (ASC 740), setup of new foreign jurisdictions as Chowbus expands, transfer pricing across our multi-country structure, and tax planning for our China operations. This is a builder role for someone who wants to establish process and infrastructure, not just maintain an existing one, and who is comfortable operating across U.S. GAAP tax accounting, U.S. state tax compliance, and cross-border/China tax issues in a single seat.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• 5–8+ years of progressive tax experience spanning SALT, income tax provision, and international/cross-border tax; mix of public accounting (Big 4/national firm) and industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Direct exposure to transfer pricing concepts and documentation (OECD/BEPS familiarity a plus)
• Experience with China tax matters (CIT, VAT, withholding tax) or demonstrated ability to quickly build that expertise in partnership with local advisors; Mandarin proficiency a plus but not required
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean finance team, building process rather than inheriting it
• Strong communicator able to work directly with external auditors, local country advisors, and cross-functional business partners

Nice To Haves

• Mandarin proficiency a plus but not required
• OECD/BEPS familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

• Own nexus monitoring, state registrations, and sales/use tax compliance across all states where Chowbus operates
• Manage state income/franchise tax filings and respond to state notices and audits
• Apply correct tax treatment to promotional programs (e.g., equipment vouchers) and monitor use-tax exposure on internal-use equipment
• Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740 across all Chowbus entities
• Own deferred tax schedules, valuation allowance analysis, and uncertain tax position documentation
• Serve as the primary tax contact for PwC during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
• Lead tax-related workstreams for new entity formation as Chowbus enters new markets
• Assess permanent establishment risk and build local compliance calendars for new jurisdictions
• Own the group's transfer pricing policy and intercompany agreements across U.S., China, and Canada
• Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies with external advisors
• Manage tax compliance and planning across Chowbus's five China entities
• Oversee China VAT and CIT compliance and cross-border withholding tax on intercompany payments
• Identify and pursue applicable China tax incentives

Benefits

• A fair compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and option for additional employee-paid Life Insurance
• 100% employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and option for additional employee-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company holidays
• Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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