Tax Manager, Wealthfront

• Minimum of six (6) years of corporate income tax experience, including four (4) years of provision tax experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Working knowledge of the U.S. GAAP accounting principles and ASC 740
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude, self-motivated, a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn

Desirable

• Wealthfront is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Finance and Accounting team in building a scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic, high-growth business.
• As the company’s first tax hire, the Tax Manager will play a foundational role in developing and managing the tax function, including overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, assisting with tax provisions, and preparing tax returns
• The Tax Manager will collaborate closely with leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms to leverage their expertise and ensure best practices, fostering a supportive and solutions-oriented environment.
• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Accounting, this position offers the unique opportunity to design and implement key tax processes while eventually building and leading a tax team to scale with the company's growth
• As a partner to the entire Finance and Accounting team, you will combine a commitment to Wealthfront’s mission with a passion for leading a strategic function that supports critical operating decisions across the organization
• Tax Planning and Compliance
• Participate in all stages of tax planning initiatives, providing guidance in accordance with ASC 740
• Prepare income tax accounting memoranda to document analysis and conclusions for transactions and other non-routine matters, ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Lead tax engagements, manage deadline expectations, prepare and/or review tax returns
• Review quarterly estimates, extensions, returns and assist with annual tax projections
• Research and consult on various tax issues
• Tax Operations and Filing
• Maintain the tax calendar to ensure timely filing and compliance
• Handle in-house monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, such as franchise, B&O, and gross receipts taxes
• Communicate with IRS and state tax authorities in response to audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Review and submissions of annual 1099s