Corporate Tax Manager
Gusto
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Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 400,000 businesses nationwide.
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About the Role:
The Corporate Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Company's tax compliance and planning. This role involves managing tax provisions, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and ensuring adherence to all relevant tax laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of tax principles and a commitment to accuracy.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
- Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, sales tax returns, and other tax filings.
- Manage the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.
- Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance with current tax laws and identify potential tax planning opportunities.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Develop and implement domestic and international tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Stay informed of changes in tax legislation and regulations and assess their impact on the Company.
- Prepare executive summaries of tax reports and presentations for senior management.
- Ensure accurate and timely payment of all tax obligations.
- Explore and leverage AI tax solutions.
Here’s what we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
- CPA certification required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to non-tax professionals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strong proficiency with tax software and ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional and diversified teams.
- Agility with technology and automation / AI.
- Experience with Alteryx and PowerBI preferred
Our cash compensation amount for this role is between $143,405 - 176,866/year in Denver, between $168,085 - $207,305/year for New York and San Francisco. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.
Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.
When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
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