Tax Manager

We’re looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team! This is a key role in planning and implementing Mapbox’s global tax strategy. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and hands-on tax accountant with a strong understanding of both income and indirect taxation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.

Responsibilities

Oversee income tax, sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, value added tax, business tax and licenses, and property tax returns and filings, among others; Coordinate with external teams and own the annual tax provision; Manage the tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with filing obligations; Respond to various government tax agency audits, notices, and requests; Assist with the review of quarterly transfer pricing calculations and journal entries; Assist with the analysis of tax planning, analysis of income tax consequences of non-standard transactions, and cross-functional business initiatives; Prepare apportionment detail for state income tax calculations; Perform tax account analysis and month-end reconciliations relating to all tax accounts; Prepare tax footnotes and disclosures; Remain current on new tax legislation and tax accounting rules; Identify, assess, and document the tax implications of any such changes; Continuously monitor sales & use and corporate tax nexus; Assist with corporate entity compliance, U.S. and international registrations, as well as new entity formation; Support the company's sales and legal teams by providing guidance on tax implications during the deal negotiation process; Responsible for maintaining all third-party software related to indirect sales tax (i.e. Avalara, Stripe, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Minimum 6-10 years of tax experience required; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables); Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to multi-task with an attention for accuracy; Must be dependable with the ability to problem-solve and function independently; Self-starter and hands-on tax accountant with a strong understanding of both income and indirect taxation; Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to have

Master’s degree in taxation preferred; CPA (or in the examination/licensing process) preferred; Software experience a plus; Experience with Netsuite, Avalara, and Stripe is a plus

Benefits

Supportive health care; Parental leave; Flexibility for the things that come up in life