Tax Manager

The role

The Tax Manager will build and lead a corporate tax team. This role involves developing global tax planning strategies, managing tax compliance, and overseeing tax audits and financial reporting.

What you will do

• Review annual domestic income tax returns prepared by a third party
• Oversee tax related documents and filings including federal, state, and local tax returns, declarations, and extensions
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including provision calculations and reserve requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across tax processes
• Liaise with senior management on tax issues and key company initiatives such as incentives and grants
• Ensure organizational compliance with tax code changes
• Oversee all costs associated with the tax function
• Prepare effective tax rate modeling to support long range plan and cash flow forecasting
• Supervise and collaborate with outside tax advisors on various projects
• Maintain an understanding of the company's global business developments, investments, activities and business strategies, and advise senior management on the various tax planning strategies to enhance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Tax
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporations
• Experienced with U.S. federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• 6+ years' experience
• Must demonstrate a conceptual and business-oriented approach to communicate taxes and tax planning, and be able to effectively communicate with and influence non-tax business leaders
• Strong aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements, including the use of new tax technology and automation tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage critical timelines

Nice to have

• CPA designation
• Master’s degree in accounting/tax
• Experience within a Big Four public accounting firm
• Experience within a multi-national public company global tax department

About the company

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, and innovates in next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies. The company aims to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development.