Tax Manager
$107k - $169k USD
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role
We’re seeking a Tax Manager to join our Income Tax Team of seven and focus on the Americas taxes. The Tax Manager will ensure compliance with the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions, incorporating all federal, state, and local corporate tax filings, researching issues, and managing tax projects as assigned. Additionally, a key responsibility during this period of growth at Elastic is to ensure we operate most efficiently and effectively while ensuring timely compliance and reporting.
A successful candidate will have experience working with multiple team members of varying levels, while simultaneously learning, growing, and adapting!
What You Will Be Doing
- Handle all aspects of the Americas income taxes (US, Latin America and Canada).
- Manage and review the international tax components of the U.S. income tax provision in accordance with US GAAP and tax return including workpapers and forms related to E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC, and BEAT.
- Supervise and manage external consultants to ensure timely and accurate preparation of federal and state R&D credit studies, tax returns, and transfer pricing compliance.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and documentation of tax provision including but not limited to deferred tax asset substantiations, return to provision, payable proofs, valuation allowances, tax account reconciliations, uncertain tax positions, unremitted earnings analysis, and income tax disclosures.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and reporting as a public company.
- Coordinate and run tax audits and respond to notices and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Support various tax projects such as acquisitions, restructurings, tax planning, and legal entity assessment.
- Support tax process improvement initiatives.
- Actively monitor and analyze tax legislation and impact to Elastic and document tax positions.
- Research tax technical issues – corporate tax focused but also assist with other taxes.
- Mentor and train others both within and outside the Tax team to cultivate continued growth of tax knowledge and build collaborative relationships across the organization.
What You Bring
A real passion for fast-paced and dynamic environments, the ability to thrive in the details and adapt quickly to a changing environment. A proficiency in optimizing processes and programs with a keen understanding of the balance between structure and flexibility. Strong analytical and leadership skills combined with interest and experience in process improvement, automation, and efficiency. Strategic, critical thinker who isn’t afraid to get into the weeds; real passion for problem solving.
- Tax provision experience under US GAAP and IFRS (preferred).
- US Tax compliance and US International tax experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accountancy. CPA and/or MS in Tax strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive, proven experience across both industry and large accounting firms working with global companies.
- Experience with NetSuite, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Uncertain Tax Position, Orbitax preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
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Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.
An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
The typical starting salary range for this role is:
$106,900—$169,100 USD
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:
$128,200—$202,700 USD
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
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