Tax Manager

Mapbox

50d • $131,325 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.
We’re looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team! This is a key role in planning and implementing Mapbox’s global tax strategy. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and hands-on tax accountant with a strong understanding of both income and indirect taxation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum 6-10 years of tax experience required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to multi-task with an attention for accuracy
• Must be dependable with the ability to problem-solve and function independently

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• CPA (or in the examination/licensing process) preferred
• Software experience a plus
• Experience with Netsuite, Avalara, and Stripe is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee income tax, sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, value added tax, business tax and licenses, and property tax returns and filings, among others
• Coordinate with external teams and own the annual tax provision
• Manage the tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with filing obligations.
• Respond to various government tax agency audits, notices, and requests.
• Assist with the review of quarterly transfer pricing calculations and journal entries.
• Assist with the analysis of tax planning, analysis of income tax consequences of non-standard transactions, and cross-functional business initiatives
• Prepare apportionment detail for state income tax calculations.
• Perform tax account analysis and month-end reconciliations relating to all tax accounts.
• Prepare tax footnotes and disclosures
• Remain current on new tax legislation and tax accounting rules. Identify, assess, and document the tax implications of any such changes. Continuously monitor sales & use and corporate tax nexus.
• Assist with corporate entity compliance, U.S. and international registrations, as well as new entity formation.
• Support the company's sales and legal teams by providing guidance on tax implications during the deal negotiation process.
• Responsible for maintaining all third-party software related to indirect sales tax (i.e. Avalara, Stripe, etc.)

Benefits

• Supportive health care
• Parental leave
• Flexibility for the things that come up in life
• Innovating on how we think about supporting our people
• Environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function and the company

What This Job Offers

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