Director, Tax

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As a member of #TeamPromethean, you'll have the opportunity to change lives with technology and directly impact education and the workplace for countless people every day. If you're passionate about education, collaboration, and making a positive global impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on our mission to transform the world, one student, one teacher, and one community at a time.

The Director, Tax is responsible for the Company’s global tax function including tax compliance (US and international), tax planning and research, and financial reporting for income taxes with the assistance of the Senior Tax Manager in the UK. In addition, this role is responsible for the Company’s transfer pricing – including policies, research, and calculations, and for transactional taxes such as sales and use tax in the US and VAT/GST/HST in rest of world as well as property taxes in the US.  This role works closely with the finance and legal teams within the company and third-party service providers.  

• Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for taxes including accounting for income taxes in the US and international under IFRS and US GAAP. Prepare the global tax provision under both standards
• Prepare tax memos to support the company’s tax position including analysis of transactions against tax laws in different jurisdictions
• Provide audit support including preparation of memos and schedules. Discuss tax matters with the external audit firm
• Implement internal controls over taxes and comply with SOX requirements
• Responsible for completion of federal, international, and state corporate income tax returns, including related analysis, support, and oversight/coordination of third-party preparers. Primary responsibilities for US, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and India. Assistance/review role on UK and Poland overseeing a tax team member’s work as lead in those countries
• Responsible for audits of federal and state income tax, state and local filings, and international (as applicable)
• Prepare semi-annual tax schedules for controlling shareholder company financials
• Responsible for transfer pricing calculations and arrangements
• Liaise with management, legal and finance on tax issues and tax accounting issues
• Calculate and monitor cash tax payments (primary in the US and secondary in the UK)
• Oversee the R&D Credit calculations in the US while supporting as reviewer of the preparation of the UK RDEC claim
• Responsible for company’s VAT compliance – including preparation, filing, workpapers, reconciliations, reviews, and oversight (specific responsibilities vary by jurisdiction). Primary responsibilities for France and the Italy Branch. Assistance/review role on other international entities
• Responsible for the completion of all sales and use tax returns in the US, Seattle B&O tax, and OH CAT tax
• Prepare and file US property tax returns annually
• Prepare GL reconciliations of all tax accounts and GL analyses for GL accounts with tax impact and preparation of JEs, as needed
• Other special projects and tax related research as needed/requested (i.e. new legislation, OECD pillars, permanent establishments, liquidations, acquisitions/mergers, etc.)

• Proficiency over accounting for income taxes is a must
• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• Master of Business Taxation preferred 
• CPA preferred 
• 10+ years of experience with a preference to public accounting and global public company experience
• Extensive corporate tax knowledge and understanding of corporate tax concepts applicable to domestic and international operations
• General tax knowledge/experience with transfer pricing, R&D, and transactional taxes 
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with internal members of the company and outside third-party service providers
• Proficiency with Excel required
• International and VAT tax experience preferred

Base Range: $170,000 - $220,000 + Bonus Eligible

For business reasons, Promethean does not employ individuals who work remotely in San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland.

Promethean provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. 

Our benefits include:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Spending Accounts (FSA and HSA)

· Disability Programs

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching

· Generous PTO and Holidays

· Parental Leave Programs with Child Care Subsidy

· Paid Volunteer Time Off

· Well-Being Programs (For example, company-wide health challenges)

· And more!

Promethean is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We realize that by creating teams rich in diverse thoughts and experiences, our people, company and customers are free to thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status; or any other protected classifications or characteristics under applicable local laws. In addition, Promethean values privacy and the protection of personal information.

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