Tax Manager

Join The Farmer's Dog, a fast-growing pet food company, as a Tax Manager. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of tax compliance and provision, manage the monthly close process, prepare and file various tax returns, and handle audit defense. You will also serve as a trusted point of contact for tax questions across the organization and lead value-adding tax planning and process improvement projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, a strong understanding of income tax accounting principles, and a love for dogs.

• Own the full lifecycle of the tax compliance and provision function, including the monthly close process and income tax provision.
• Lead the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including sales tax and gross receipts tax, and manage the tax calendar to ensure timely filing.
• Spearhead audit defense and tax controversy, independently managing responses, communications, and resolution for audits and notices from federal, state, and local taxing authorities.

• You have a strong understanding of income tax accounting principles (ASC 740)
• You have 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, preferably in a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department and proficiency with direct and indirect taxes at the federal, state, and local levels
• You love dogs
• You’re an owner: proactive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and run multiple workstreams in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• You exercise independent judgment on new and ambiguous issues, and you resolve complex problems in creative and effective ways
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA certification is highly preferred)
• You have hands-on experience managing tax audits and notices and directing the work of external advisors
• You are proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets (NetSuite experience is a plus!)
• You have a collaborative attitude, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally
• You’re a skilled communicator and have the ability to absorb and distill complexity into simple terms to drive decision-making
• If you’re someone who can not only own core compliance but also act as a thought partner in designing processes, driving efficiencies, and leading tax initiatives across the organization - this role is for you!