Senior Tax Manager
At a glance
Senior Tax role at Burnett Search. San Francisco · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $189,550–$222,000.
Burnett Search has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Oversee outside professionals as they prepare U.S. and international tax filings, and handle transfer pricing, VAT and property tax work
- Shape tax plans with senior leaders, put agreed strategies into practice and maintain relationships with external advisers
- Run tax accounting, including provision work papers, account reconciliations, technical research, disclosures and reviews
- Strengthen tax controls and policies, explain risks across the business and track changes to tax rules and accounting standards
- Prepare forecasts and budgets for domestic and international tax expenses
What you bring
- At least eight years of tax work, including corporate and international tax
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; a CPA is preferred
- You can lead individual contributors and coordinate outside consultants while managing tax work directly
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone comfortable combining team leadership with hands-on tax work and partnering with senior management. The job is full-time and onsite in San Francisco.
From the employer
Our client is a premier company which is rated number one in its space. With almost a billion in revenues this company is an outstanding environment with a very cohesive finance team.
The right person will have a good mix of tax accounting background, seeking a full-time senior tax manager to manage the Company’s tax matters, including U.S. and international tax planning, tax compliance, tax accounting and operational tax issues. These responsibilities will be fulfilled through management of third party consultants, management of individual contributors, individual contributions and collaboration with the our clients tax and management team.
• Oversee the preparation of domestic and international tax compliance filings and related matters, as prepared by the external tax firm or other local third party tax professionals. Manage operational tax compliance matters, including the completion of transfer pricing arrangements, VAT filings, and property tax.
• Assist senior management with the development and manage the implementation of tax strategies (looking for visionary). Develop and maintain relationships locally and globally with third party consultants.
• Manage all aspects of the tax accounting process, including annual review and preparation of tax provision work papers, tax account reconciliations, technical accounting issue research and analysis and disclosure matters. Act as primary liaison with independent reviewers with respect to tax matters.
• Oversee tax related internal controls and accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements of local tax authorities, and operational efficiency. Increase corporate awareness of tax risks and compliance issues through corporate education and review of key business activities and agreements.
• Monitor changes in tax GAAP, tax code and related rulings for developments that effect the Company’s tax compliance, strategy and accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for various domestic and international tax expenses.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
Leadership experience and qualifications include:
• Requires a BS/BA in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of total tax experience, including corporate and international tax.
• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to manage in a changing environment. High attention to detail, with an ability to independently prioritize and organize projects.
• Written and oral communication, including ability to communicate effectively with non-financial managers and all levels of personnel.
Excellent company, premier environment, number one in space
Compensation:
Competitive salary
Stock options
401K
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
If interested contact:
Prudence Minnihan
C (650) 303.7534
O (650) 209.5639
www.burnettsearch.com