Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 3.9 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security, and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs, and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team! You will be our first internal tax hire and will play 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.

What You'll Do

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 tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with filing obligations.
Respond to various government tax agency audit, 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 of tax implications during the deal negotiation process.
Responsible for maintaining all third party software related to indirect sales tax (i.e. Avalara, Stripe, etc.)

What We Believe are Important Traits for This Role

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Master’s degree in taxation preferred
CPA (or in the examination/licensing process) preferred
Minimum 6-10 years of tax experience required; Software or Big 4 experience a plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
Experience with Netsuite, Avalara, and Stripe is a plus
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 ability to problem solve and function independently

What We Value

In addition to our core values, which are not unique to this position and are necessary for Mapbox leaders:

We value high-performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.
We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function and the company.
We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

Our annual base compensation for this role ranges from $123,250 - $166,750 for most US locations and 5% to 10% higher for US locations with a higher cost of labor. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

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