Tax Manager

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technically proficient Tax Manager. This individual will play a key role in supporting a growing tax function, building scalable processes, collaborating cross-functionally, strategic planning and tax optimization, and contributing to a strong internal control and reporting environment that meets the standards of a sophisticated, fast-growing SaaS company.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland, CA or Denver, CO offices. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee global indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and other applicable indirect taxes.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize and automate indirect tax processes and workflows.
• Lead the implementation, integration, and ongoing maintenance of sales tax engine systems to ensure accurate tax calculation and reporting across all finance systems.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and compliance service providers.
• Collaborate with FP&A to develop accurate cash tax forecasts and indirect tax accruals.
• Support international expansion by advising on VAT/GST registration, planning, and compliance requirements.
• Manage indirect tax audits, voluntary disclosure agreements, including preparation of supporting documentation and audit defense strategies.
• Establish and continuously improve indirect tax accounting practices and internal controls in alignment with GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Prepare, review, and manage indirect tax accruals and maintain the tax compliance calendar.
• Support the preparation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Contribute to all tax-related initiatives aligned with Fivetran’s growth strategy, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and industry best practices.
• Champion the use of tax technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Skills We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, private or public companies, with progressive complexity in scope and responsibilities.
• Certification: CPA or CA designation required.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations
• IPO Readiness: Experience in IPO readiness processes and involvement in IPO-related activities.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• System Experience: Proven experience implementing and managing sales tax engine systems (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) as well as Hands-on experience with finance and ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus).

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The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Oakland Pay Range$137,636—$172,045.50 USD

 

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants*
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information

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Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.

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