Tax Manager — SALT, Provision & International (China)

Chowbus•Chicago, IL

5d•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Chowbus is a leading Asian restaurant technology SaaS platform, with deep roots in the North American market for years. Currently, we stand as a pioneering enterprise in the North American Asian Restaurant SaaS sector. Driven by precise market positioning and efficient product services, our business has achieved doubled growth annually, covering over 30 core states and 100 key cities across the U.S., and partnering with more than 10,000 Asian restaurants. We build tech ecosystems that help restaurants grow, serve with heart, and uplift their communities, our vision is to create a world where culturally rooted food entrepreneurs thrive everywhere. 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

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

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)