Tax Manager

iHerb.COM

$130K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant tax and accounting experience, preferably from Big 4/Mid-Tier CPA firms.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
  • CPA certification is required.
  • Master's Degree in Taxation is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in various tax engines, specifically Avalara and Vertex.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and filing of state, local, and international tax returns.
  • Serve as primary contact for external tax preparers, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
  • Prepare and review US and foreign indirect tax filings and reconciliations.
  • Manage and gather information for tax authority audits and other ad hoc projects.
  • Lead communications and negotiations with tax authorities.
  • Maintain the tax calendar, tax notice log, and carryover schedules.
  • Research tax issues and write memorandums on legislative changes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Support for continuing education and professional development.
  • Flexible work hours and potential telecommuting options.
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Tax Manager will work on various tax reporting, compliance and planning projects as directed by the Director of Tax. The Tax Manager will support and review month end close activities.

Job Expectations:
  • Oversee the end-to-end preparation and filing of state, local, and international indirect tax returns.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax preparers, ensuring all data provided is accurate and filings meet all statutory deadlines.
  • Prepare and review US and foreign indirect tax filings and reconciliations.
  • Review and oversee monthly reconciliations of various tax accounts on the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
  • Manage SOX control documentation.
  • Manage and gather information for tax authority audits, as well as other ad hoc projects.
  • Led communications and negotiations with tax authorities
  • Oversee the maintenance of the tax calendar, tax notice log, and carryover schedules.
  • Remain current and up-to-date on existing and upcoming tax laws.
  • Research tax issues in all applicable areas of tax including memorandum write-up of results and maintaining legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.
  • Serve as the functional lead for the company's tax engine (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), overseeing tax rule maintenance, jurisdictional mapping, and product taxability configurations.
  • Lead or play a key role in the end-to-end implementation of a tax engine and serve as the tax subject matter expert in system implementations.
  • Develop understanding of tax data and processes for cash tax forecasting and automation initiatives.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


Equipment Knowledge:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred
  • Experience with Avalara, Vertex, or other Tax Engines.


Experience Requirements:

Generally, requires a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant income tax and/or sales tax and accounting experience, with Big 4/Mid-Tier CPA firms preferred.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
  • CPA required.
  • Master's Degree in Taxation a plus.


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Compensation:
The expected salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000 USD. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.

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