Director of Tax

Summary

Join Thumbtack as the Director of Tax and build a new tax function, working across various teams and partnering with finance, accounting, payroll, legal, product, and engineering. You will become the subject matter expert on all things tax, providing guidance to the business. This role involves leading the completion of annual tax returns, building scalable processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also be responsible for tax-related audits, building strong internal controls, and providing proactive advice on tax implications. This is a virtual-first position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Be a builder, this is an amazing opportunity to put your mark on something big
• Self-motivated-able to think independently, creatively, and opportunistically
• Strong analytical and organization skills, with impeccable attention to detail
• Passion for cross functional collaboration
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A CPA with 10 to 15+ years of experience in accounting,  including public accounting firm experience and publicly traded technology company
• Proven track record in corporate income tax and indirect tax

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee completion of annual federal and state tax returns as well as foreign filings (operations in Canada and the Philippines)
• Bring quarterly tax provision in-house in accordance with GAAP
• Own all sales tax returns and build out scalable process
• Assist with 1099, 3921 and other filings
• Partner with international team on transfer pricing agreements and studies for foreign subsidiaries
• Monitor legislative changes that might apply to Thumbtack and be proactive about addressing such changes
• Responsible for all tax related audits
• Build out and own strong SOX internal controls over accounting and reporting for significant taxes
• Provide proactive advice on tax implications related to business initiatives, M&A activities, and other strategic decisions
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions
• Act as a key point of contact for external tax advisors and regulatory authorities
• Provide guidance across organization around domestic and international tax, including VAT, HST/GST, sales tax
• Oversee special projects as required (E&P studies, 382 studies, deferred tax analysis, etc.)
• Develop a clear tax strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Avalara is a plus
• Domestic and international experience
• Experience with Marketplace company
• Experience with a Public company

Benefits

• Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
• 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
• Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
• WiFi reimbursements
• Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being