Tax Manager

About Us

Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge.

At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact.

Learn more at diligent.com.

Position Overview 

The Tax Manager will be working closely with the Controller, Head of Tax and other members of the Company’s Accounting team.  The Tax Manager will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy at our organization. You will be involved in all tax related matters, both direct and indirect, including sales & use tax, filing tax returns, managing tax audits, as well as operationalizing transfer pricing.  The position will also be involved in tax planning initiatives and assist in the development of best practices for tax compliance and reporting processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilitate and manage the preparation of federal, state, local income tax and information returns by collecting, analyzing and formatting financial information.
  
• Manages the Company’s indirect tax compliance processes, including administering Avalara sales tax processes and filings.
  
• Review and coordinate the delivery of tax returns prepared by external firms and facilitating making tax payments.
  
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
  
• Assist in managing tax risks associated with the Company’s rapidly changing structure.
  
• Assist with the tax aspects of US GAAP purchase accounting process for acquisitions.
  
• Plan for and develop an overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs. 
  
• Drive efficiencies in the tax provision processes.
  
• Operationalize transfer pricing and manage related intercompany charges.
  
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
  
• Provide support with internal & external audits and ad hoc special tax related projects.
  
• Respond to notifications from tax agencies.
  

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  
• CPA or equivalent required, MS or MBA specializing in Tax is preferred.
  
• 4-7 years of relevant tax experience, Big 4 experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of ASC740 and reporting requirements.
  
• Proficient in tax software (i.e. Avalara) and Microsoft Excel. 
  
• Experience covering complex tax issues in a real-time environment.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong analytic, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
  

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney. 

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