Head of Direct Tax | Pre-IPO SaaS | NYC

Talentedge · Manhattan, Kansas

FULL TIME

Job Description

Head of Direct Tax | Pre-IPO SaaS | NYC

Hybrid (very flexible) SoHo, NYC

$240k - $270k + equity

Talentedge are proud to be partnering with a category-defining, late-stage SaaS scaleup on a newly created Head of Direct Tax opportunity, owing to explosive global growth.

Working within a close-knot Global Tax team, you will be responsible for owing the Global Direct Tax function.

You’ll be perfect if you are on a fast-track career trajectory, seeking an ever-evolving & ambitious environment, working with the smartest people in the industry on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities

Drive the company's accounting for income taxes each quarter and at year end under ASC 740, from deferred tax calculations and valuation allowance judgments through to rate reconciliations, reserves for uncertain positions, and disclosure drafting.

Own the timetable for US federal and state filings, making sure returns, extensions and estimated payments are completed accurately and on time.

Direct and review the work of external preparers, acting as the final quality check before anything is filed or booked.

Lead on technical matters such as research expenditure capitalization, loss carryforward tracking and limitations on the use of tax attributes.

Strengthen the tax control framework by designing processes, documenting them and running them day to day as the company prepares for greater external scrutiny.

Write clear technical documentation to support the company's tax positions.

Partner with external advisors and auditors, and serve as a key day-to-day contact during reviews and audits.

Candidate profile

Big 4 CPA

Experience of working within a pre-IPO / publicly traded technology business, with exposure to a SoX controls environment

Significant ASC 740 experience at a global organisation

Strong experience with US provisions

Must have considerable experience with owning federal and multistate compliance calendars

Ability to work autonomously and independently

Established and credible business partner who is able to advise, challenge and influence

Very much a builder – Someone who is experienced with building automation-first processes and controls

Opportunities like this do not come around every day, so please get in touch ASAP with your resume to be considered.

Talentedge are a leading accounting & finance recruiter for the tech and media startup & scaleup community across New York and London.

Company	Talentedge
Location	Manhattan, Kansas
Type	FULL TIME
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Head of Direct Tax | Pre-IPO SaaS | NYC

Job Description

Partner with external advisors and auditors, and serve as a key day-to-day contact during reviews and audits.Candidate profile

Significant ASC 740 experience at a global organisation

Strong experience with US provisions

Partner with external advisors and auditors, and serve as a key day-to-day contact during reviews and audits.

Candidate profile