Director of Tax, YipitData
$185-210k
+ eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10% + equity
More information about location
Alternative data driven market & investment research firm
Posted today
Alternative data driven market & investment research firm
501-1000 employees
Posted today
$185-210k
+ eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10% + equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To usher in the new era of market research.
Role
Who you are
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax (Masters degree optional)
- You have a CPA, which is required (active or inactive is acceptable)
- 7+ years experience in Tax (management, audit, compliance or similar) role in a fast-paced environment including prior experience working with international tax
- A combination of public (Big 4 preferred) Corporate tax and private tax experience
- Extensive experience in tax planning, tax compliance, and the preparation of tax returns, with a proven track record in a similar role
- Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including international tax laws for global organizations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Intermediate Excel skills and financial modeling experience
What the job involves
- YipitData is looking for an experienced Tax Director, Head of Tax to join our Finance team! This is a unique opportunity to work at a high-growth FinTech company together with entrepreneurial yet supportive colleagues
- As the Tax Director, you will utilize your tax compliance experience, ambition, and high attention to detail to own and manage our global tax strategy, prepare and file federal, state and local taxes and fees, and gain exposure to the accounting and reporting cycles in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Tax Preparation:
- Accurately prepare and file federal, state and local taxes, including franchise and other fees, in a timely manner
- Review and file monthly sales and use tax returns through Avalara for multiple states
- Review annual income tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections provided by our external tax team for both federal and state
- Prepare and file forms 1099, 1042, and 3921 annually
- Review annual tax provision with input from our external tax accountants
- Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing with treasury management for cash payments to ensure no late penalties or interest charges
- Strategy and Risk Management:
- Develop and implement strategic tax planning for our global entities
- Identify and mitigate tax risks by implementing controls and procedures that ensure accurate and compliant tax practices
- Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
- Tax Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with laws and regulations for all legal entities
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation
- Monitor and update internal tax filing calendar to ensure timely filings
- Monitor and update tax nexus (economic and physical) on a monthly basis, and register with Secretary of State in new jurisdictions, as needed
- Monitor and update sales taxability of our products in registered
- States
- Manage and maintain transfer pricing studies, contemporaneous documentation, and intercompany pricing policies across the global entity structure
- Other:
- Serve as the primary tax contact within the organization, communicating with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies. Also, provide tax expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders
- Reconcile tax liability and asset account balances on the general ledger and book tax expense accruals
- Manage and own any inbound tax inquiries via email
- Partner with Accounting on the annual financial audit and other ad job projects
- Working knowledge of US federal, state, and local income tax; sales and use tax compliance; and international tax and transfer pricing fundamentals
Our take
Annual expenditure on data sets amongst US asset managers has grown to over $1 Billion since the turn of the decade, and is only increasing. Alternative data providers like YipitData are providing answers to such investors.
By focusing on disruptive, digital-first sectors, the company provides maximum value to their clients. This is because, in recent times, many of the highest-growth opportunities have been the hardest to price. By supporting this pricing, YipitData is a stand-out.
Thus, the company has emerged as a leading provider of highly accurate and detailed research and analytics in the rapidly evolving landscape of disruptive and digitally enabled sectors. With an impressive client base in the hundreds and significant funding behind it, YipitData is poised to expand innovation and venture into new markets.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Dec 2021
$475m
SERIES E
May 2019
$85m
LATE VC
Total funding: $577m
Company benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Flexible vacation
- Generous 401K match
- Parental leave
- Team events
- Wellness budget
- Learning reimbursement
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Vinicius Vacanti
(Founder & CEO)Prior to YipitData, they were an Associate at Quadrangle Group and an Analyst at The Blackstone Group.
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