Senior Tax Manager

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Tax will be Postman’s leader and subject matter expert for all tax matters. You will serve as the company’s trusted advisor regarding tax filings, strategies, considerations for new products and services, and risk and compliance. You will perform tax research, work with outside tax advisors, and oversee a broad range of tax matters, including compliance and special project work. This role will report to the Controller and will work closely with cross-functional teams such as HR, Legal, Sales, and Engineering. We are looking for a team member who has experience working in a high-growth organization and thrives on making an impact on the organization. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the completion of quarterly and annual tax provision, and manage federal, international, state, local and informational tax filings. 
• Manage tax projects such as R&D tax credit, §174, and §382 analyses.
• Manage U.S. international tax compliance including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, and other key international taxes.
• Lead transfer pricing planning and compliance and local country reporting.
• Collaborate with teams across the business in evaluating sales, use, VAT or other tax considerations for new/existing products and jurisdictions. Serve as the key advisor on tax considerations for entering in new jurisdictions and new products and services. 
• Manage external tax advisors' timely preparation of global income tax provision and U.S. tax compliance, ensuring completeness and accuracy of deliverables.
• Develop and implement comprehensive tax planning strategies, including international tax structuring, M&A considerations, and optimization with regard to federal, state, and indirect taxes.
• Prepare forecasted income taxes and cash tax payment analysis.
• Manage income tax audits and respond to notices from tax authorities.
• Assist and lead special projects including purchase accounting, monitor evolving legislation, calculation and disclosure requirements.
• Drive tax process and system improvements, with a goal toward automation and efficiency, including the design and implementation of key systems, internal controls, global close efficiency, audit readiness, and management reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and control flowcharts as well as maintaining and monitoring corporate accounting policies and procedures.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MS in Tax or a CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of income tax compliance and financial reporting experience with a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department.
• Technical knowledge of U.S. income tax matters, ASC 740 - Income Taxes and SEC disclosure standards, U.S. federal and state tax compliance, sales and indirect tax, and relevant industry experience.
• Experience managing a positive relationship with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions.
• Must be able to think critically and recognize discrepancies through analysis.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency.
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Eager to get engaged on a variety of operational accounting activities and willing to directly take on administrative type projects.    

The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $165,000 to $225,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

What Else?

In addition to Postman's pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. If you have little ones in your family, the creche allowance can help in supporting your work-life balance. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves. 

At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

Equal opportunity

Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.