Tax Manager - SALT, Provision & International

What You'll Focus On

State & Local Tax (SALT)

• Own nexus monitoring, state registrations, and sales/use tax compliance across all states where Chowbus operates
• Manage state income/franchise tax filings and respond to state notices and audits
• Apply correct tax treatment to promotional programs (e.g., equipment vouchers) and monitor use-tax exposure on internal-use equipment

Income Tax Provision

• Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740 across all Chowbus entities
• Own deferred tax schedules, valuation allowance analysis, and uncertain tax position documentation
• Serve as the primary tax contact for PwC during quarterly reviews and the annual audit

Foreign Jurisdiction Setup

• Lead tax-related workstreams for new entity formation as Chowbus enters new markets
• Assess permanent establishment risk and build local compliance calendars for new jurisdictions

Transfer Pricing

• Own the group's transfer pricing policy and intercompany agreements across the U.S., China, and Canada
• Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies with external advisors

China Tax Planning

• Manage tax compliance and planning across Chowbus's five China entities
• Oversee China VAT and CIT compliance and cross-border withholding tax on intercompany payments
• Identify and pursue applicable China tax incentives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with U.S. SALT
• Strong experience in either income tax or international/cross-border tax
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean finance team, building process rather than inheriting it
• Strong communicator, able to work directly with external auditors, local country advisors, and cross-functional business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent
• Direct exposure to transfer pricing concepts and documentation; OECD/BEPS familiarity
• Experience with China tax matters (CIT, VAT, withholding tax), or demonstrated ability to build that expertise quickly in partnership with local advisors
• Mandarin proficiency

What We Offer

• A fair compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and option for additional employee-paid Life Insurance
• 100% employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and option for additional employee-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company holidays
• Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary for this role is $135,000-$160,000 depending on experience.