The PositionThe Tax Manager will oversee the company's tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax planning activities. This role is responsible for managing global tax provision work, corporate income tax filings, indirect tax matters, tax audits, internal controls, and relationships with external tax advisors. The Tax Manager will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, compliance with applicable regulations, and effective support of business initiatives.
This position requires strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing, fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, analytical, and comfortable both leading tax-related projects and executing detailed tax work.
This role is based in Pasadena or San Diego, CA with an expectation to be in office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Manage, and/or review global tax provision and footnote disclosures in accordance with ASC 740.
- Manage and review all aspects of US federal, state and foreign corporate income taxes prepared by third-party service providers. This includes returns, extensions, estimated payments, etc.
- Prepare, review and/or manage indirect taxes (e.g. Sales and Use tax, VAT/GST, property taxes, etc.).
- Manage third party service providers. Examples of projects are R&D credits, state (nexus, sourcing, apportionment, etc.), transfer pricing, structuring/planning, international expansion, Section 382.
- Assist with tax audits and other tax-related inquiries.
- Responsible for documenting policies, tax positions, calculations.
- Maintain internal controls to comply with SOX regulations.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or a related field.
- CPA and/or Master's in Business Taxation, Taxation, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax compliance.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, extensions, estimated payments, and related compliance activities.
- Experience working with third-party tax service providers or external advisors.
- Working knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, property tax, or similar tax areas.
- Experience supporting tax audits, tax inquiries, documentation of tax positions, and internal control processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and operate with a hands-on, team-oriented approach.
Preferred
- Big 4 firm experience
- International tax experience
- Biotechnology or life science industry experience
California pay range
$130,000-$150,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
