Senior Manager, Tax

Summary

Join Guild, a company that believes talent is everywhere and opportunity should be too, as a Senior Manager, Tax. Lead and manage tax operations with a strong emphasis on indirect taxes. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of general tax principles and experience in tax provision preparation under ASC 740. This role involves working with third-party tax advisors, advising management on tax issues, and contributing to tax planning. Guild offers a competitive total compensation package, including a base salary and variable compensation, along with stock options. The company is committed to equal pay and transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, MST, or equivalent credential
• 7+ years of tax experience with a blend of public accounting and industry roles preferred
• In-depth knowledge of sales & use tax and other indirect taxes
• Hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provision preparation
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sales and use tax compliance, including registrations, filings, audits, and reconciliations
• Manage local tax requirements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across jurisdictions
• Coordinate with third-party providers for accurate sales tax calculations, exemption certificate management, and jurisdictional compliance
• Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including calculation, documentation, and internal reporting
• Ensure all federal, state, and local tax returns are prepared accurately and timely, in coordination with external tax service providers
• Maintain tax balances in the general ledger and support the financial reporting team as needed
• Monitor tax legislation and regulatory changes; evaluate the impact on the business and communicate potential risks/opportunities to leadership
• Support tax planning efforts, including identification and analysis of opportunities for tax savings and process efficiencies
• Provide tax input for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration
• Act as the key liaison with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of tax positions
• Partner with Accounting, Legal, Finance, and Business Operations teams to assess the tax implications of business decisions
• Lead or participate in special projects and ad hoc tax-related requests from senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with third-party tax software/tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, OneSource)
• Exposure to M&A tax structuring and due diligence
• Familiarity with international indirect tax concepts (a plus but not required)

Benefits

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
• Access to a 401k to help save for the future
• Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
• 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
• Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits
• Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
• Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth