Senior Tax Manager, UpGuard

UpGuard

Location:
Australia

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Senior Tax Manager will be a critical part of the Finance team, responsible for the technical execution and management of the company's global tax compliance, provision, and key tax planning initiatives. You will work closely with the V.P. of Finance to translate high-level tax strategy into operational reality, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all territories.

Job Responsibility:

own and manage the global income tax provision process (ASC 740/IAS 12) from preparation to final audit review, including the effective tax rate calculation, deferred tax analysis, and financial statement disclosures
directly manage the preparation and timely filing of all domestic and international tax compliance obligations, including corporate income tax, sales and use tax, GST/VAT, and fringe benefit tax filings
oversee the accurate calculation and documentation of R&D Tax Credit claims, working directly with Engineering and Product teams to gather necessary data and documentation
manage relationships with external tax advisors and third-party service providers, reviewing work deliverables and ensuring adherence to service level agreements
execute the company's global transfer pricing policies, ensuring contemporaneous documentation is maintained and systems are configured to support the current structure
assist the V.P. of Finance in modelling and analysing the tax implications of new business initiatives, international expansion, and corporate restructuring projects
support the diligence and integration phases of M&A activity, focusing on tax structuring, exposure analysis, and post-close compliance alignment
maintain and enforce tax governance policies and procedures, ensuring a strong internal control environment for tax processes
champion the use of technology (e.g., dedicated tax software, AI tools, RPA) to automate and enhance tax data gathering, compliance, and reporting processes, driving tangible improvements in efficiency and accuracy
develop, maintain, and optimise tax calendars and task management systems to ensure all deadlines are met

Requirements:

5+ years of progressive experience in tax, with at least 2 years managing core tax processes (tax compliance and provision), ideally in the technology or SaaS sector
deep technical proficiency in ASC 740/IAS 12 tax accounting
a roll up your sleeves attitude, demonstrating ownership and a proven ability to manage complex, cyclical processes from start to finish with a high degree of independence
exceptional organisational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a commitment to data accuracy to ensure flawless execution of deadlines
strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders across finance, legal, and operational teams
bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Nice to have:

proven track record of using technology or AI tools for tax research, data analysis, or process automation to improve efficiency
experienced in working with finance, legal, product, and operational teams to achieve business goals

What we offer:

monthly lifestyle subsidy
WFH set-up allowance
$1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance
generous annual leave/PTO allowances
18 weeks paid parental leave
personal leave allowance
fully remote working environment
top-spec hardware

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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