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Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.

Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You're Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact.

Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we're shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data.

Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!

Job Description

Alation is actively seeking a Senior Tax Manager to spearhead our vital tax function. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this is a critical role supporting our operations across 10 countries. If you're an experienced and motivated tax professional, you'll thrive managing and coordinating all corporate and indirect tax filings, documentation, compliance, and strategic projects with our dedicated service providers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns in a timely manner.
• Own tax provision and financial statement disclosure process.
• Partner with key strategic partners in Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Equity administration to achieve key tax objectives.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of accurate Sales and Use tax returns for multi-state and remit taxes to taxing jurisdictions on a timely basis using AvaTax via Avalara.
• Manage the Company's international VAT and other indirect tax exposure and oversee compliance activities.
• Manage other miscellaneous tax filings, such as annual Delaware Franchise Taxes, Washington State Occupancy tax, Ohio CAT, Oregon CAT, and other local municipal business taxes.
• Reconcile Sales and Use tax accounts, along with follow up on outstanding open issues.
• Update GL data related to tax accounts, such as accruals and prepayments.
• Respond to tax notices and oversee the tax audit process.
• Keep the company in compliance with required reporting across various jurisdictions, such as the US Department of Commerce R&D Survey.
• Assist in other tax compliance matters and tax projects as needed, such as tax planning, legal entity structure, mergers and acquisitions, and new entity formation.
• Research tax regulations and tax rules to support projects and initiatives.
• Participate in other ad hoc projects, as necessary.
  
  
  

You Should Have

• 7+ years of experience in Corporate tax issues in the B2B software and SaaS industry are required.
• Multi-State Sales and Use Tax accounting experience is highly desired.
• Big-4 experience is desired, and prior private and public company experience, including exposure to international tax planning issues, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting for income tax provisions under ASC 740, familiarity with federal, state, and international income tax concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and CPA, CPA equivalent, Masters in Tax, or JD required.
• Experience in NetSuite and Avalara is desirable, including experience with process automation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Compensation Pay Range

$137,849.00 - $186,096.00

Salary Information

The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.

Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Software Development

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