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Optimizely Tax is seeking a technically strong and forward-thinking US Tax Manager - Federal & SALT to own our US income tax function. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, you will lead US federal and state & local tax compliance and provision – both of which are delivered through external advisors – with full responsibility for quality, timeliness, and strategic oversight. You will act as Optimizely's primary internal US tax authority, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
Job Responsibility
Own end-to-end US tax compliance and provision, directing our external US tax advisors and holding accountability for quality and on-time delivery
Serve as Optimizely's recognised internal tax advisory expert for US federal and SALT income tax
Direct and review the preparation of US federal corporate income tax returns (Form 1120) and combined/consolidated state and local income and franchise tax returns by our external US tax advisors
Review the annual outsourced tax provision, including deferred tax analysis, uncertain tax positions and financial statement disclosures
Maintain US federal and state tax account reconciliations
Review, schedule, and remit all estimated federal and state tax payments
Lead federal and state tax audits and inquiries
Own nexus analysis and state filing obligations
Track and optimise the utilisation of NOLs, R&D tax credits, and other tax attributes across federal and state jurisdictions
Monitor US federal and state tax legislative developments
Drive the effective use of Optimizely's AI toolset (Opal, Claude Cowork Enterprise, Bloomberg Tax AI and Loctax)
Drive the automation and continuous improvement of the Federal R&D tax credit preparation process
Partner with IT to optimise tax data flows and ERP integrations (including NetSuite)
Monitor emerging AI and tax technologies
Requirements
7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with a strong focus on US federal and state income tax compliance, provision, and tax account management
Recent technical knowledge of US federal corporate income tax law, including consolidated return regulations and international provisions
Solid understanding of multi-state income tax, including apportionment, nexus, and unitary filing across a broad US footprint
Proficiency in income tax accounting, including deferred tax analysis, ETR management, and Uncertain Tax Positions
Solid public accounting experience gained in either Big-4 or a large regional firm is required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA licence preferred
equivalent experience and credentials will be considered
Experience with California is advantageous
Experience in a SaaS, technology or other fast-paced multinational business environment is advantageous but not essential
Nice to have
Experience with California is advantageous
Experience in a SaaS, technology or other fast-paced multinational business environment is advantageous but not essential