District Partners has been engaged by a rapidly growing, private equity-backed SaaS company experiencing significant expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the organization continues to scale, they are seeking a Tax Manager to build and enhance the company's tax function while partnering closely with Finance and executive leadership.

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment where you'll have visibility across the organization, influence key initiatives, and help establish scalable tax processes ahead of future growth events.

The Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of the company's tax function, including income tax, sales and use tax, state and local tax (SALT), tax provision, compliance, and strategic tax planning. This individual will work closely with external tax advisors while serving as the internal tax expert for the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes, and has experience supporting high-growth technology or SaaS businesses.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the company's federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes.
• Review and coordinate preparation of federal and state income tax returns with external tax advisors.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage state and local tax (SALT) filings and nexus analysis.
• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the company's effective tax rate.
• Partner with Finance during the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Assist with tax implications related to acquisitions, integrations, and legal entity restructuring.
• Coordinate responses for federal, state, and local tax audits.
• Evaluate changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on the business.
• Develop scalable tax processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support annual financial statement audits and tax-related disclosures.
• Assist with special projects including international expansion, transfer pricing, and transaction-related tax matters as the company grows.

What You'll Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required (or CPA actively maintained)
• 6–10+ years of progressive tax experience
• Combination of Big 4/Public Accounting and industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ASC 740 tax provision
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation
• Experience supporting high-growth SaaS, software, or technology companies preferred
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment highly preferred
• Familiarity with multi-state operations and nexus requirements
• Experience working with external tax firms and auditors
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Experience:

• SaaS or recurring revenue business models
• Subscription billing environments
• M&A due diligence and acquisition integration
• International tax exposure
• Transfer pricing
• R&D tax credits
• Stock compensation tax matters
• NetSuite ERP experience
• Avalara, OneSource, Vertex, or similar tax software
• Workiva experience is a plus

Why This Role:

• Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO/Flexible Time Off
• 100% Remote
• High-growth environment with significant career advancement opportunities