Tax Manage

Pelican•Torrance, CA

3d•$115,000 - $155,509•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and planning. The role helps shape tax strategies, identify savings opportunities, and support the company’s global operations in partnership with leadership and external tax advisors. The Tax Manager oversees U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance and returns, estimated tax payments, extensions, ASC 740 provisions and reporting, sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, tax audits, and tax-related budgeting and financial planning. The position also oversees international tax returns, transfer pricing activities and studies, VAT compliance, and responses to international tax notices and audits. It analyzes financial data, researches regulations, recommends ways to improve tax efficiency, and presents findings to senior management. The position partners with Finance, Accounting, and other departments to support consistent tax policies and accurate reporting; maintains tax software and improves tax processes and systems; and leads team members by setting goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development. Pelican describes its workplace as relaxed and casual, with opportunities to provide feedback to leadership and structured performance evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns and researching tax issues.
Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state corporate taxation.
Knowledge of corporate tax reporting, compliance, and tax planning.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

Oversee U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance, including the preparation and review of tax returns.
Prepare and review quarterly and annual estimated tax payments and extensions.
Manage ASC 740 tax provisions, reporting, and compliance, including uncertain tax positions and unrecognized tax benefits.
Oversee sales and use tax and franchise tax obligations.
Coordinate responses to federal and state tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
Support tax budgeting and financial planning activities.
Develop domestic tax strategies in partnership with external tax advisors.
Evaluate existing and new business activities for compliance and tax-efficient approaches.
Oversee accurate and timely international tax returns across applicable jurisdictions.
Monitor transfer pricing results, coordinate pricing adjustments, and support domestic and international transfer pricing studies.
Coordinate Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance activities.
Manage responses to international tax notices, inquiries, and audits.
Analyze financial data to support tax returns, consolidated tax provisions, and financial reporting.
Research tax regulations and identify opportunities to reduce tax exposure and improve tax efficiency.
Present tax research, findings, and recommendations to senior management.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and other departments to support consistent tax policies and accurate reporting.
Maintain tax software and support improvements to tax processes and systems.
Establish goals, monitor performance, and support team members’ professional development.
Promote compliance, accountability, and ethical decision-making across tax operations.