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Archer · 2 hours ago

Head of Tax

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

12+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through the development of all-electric aircraft. The Head of Tax will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of taxation, including tax reporting, compliance, and strategic planning, while collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize tax operations.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Director, Tax is responsible for consolidated income tax reporting as well as all aspects of taxation for the Company

Manage uncertain tax positions documentation with external consultants, including setting the scope of work needed, provide information requested and review deliverables

Negotiate contracts with software providers, external consultants, and tax shared service companies (subsidiaries and affiliates)

Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes to tax laws and regulations and provide relevant updates and guidance to management

Lead the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC tax reporting process, managing the collaboration with the Company’s SEC reporting team as well as maintaining excellent relationships with external auditors

Partner with the outside consultants, to advise on global projects, review tax opportunities, develop forecasts and optimize tax department operations

Lead tax compliance processes for federal, state and local income and indirect taxes

Be the technical leader on all tax accounting matters

Lead tax due diligence and structuring for mergers and acquisitions

Manage federal, state, and local tax audits

Maintain knowledge of current and proposed tax laws and analyze their impact on the Company

Research technical tax matters and prepare documentation to support tax positions

Support strategic tax planning, identify, recommend, and implement policies, procedures and best practices

Continuously monitor and proactively Identify and obtain tax incentives for the company

Oversee compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation

Partner with Finance, Supply chain, R&D and other stakeholders to evaluate business opportunities and global initiatives

Champion operational excellence through process improvement and technology transformation

Qualification

Tax accountingASC 740US GAAPTax complianceAnalytical skillsTax researchCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740 for a US-based multi-national corporation

Experience with tax accounting and reporting under US GAAP in multinational context, including accounting for uncertain tax positions, and accounting for stock-based compensation

Experience with US federal and state corporate tax and Sales tax compliance

Strong analytical thinking and writing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to conduct thorough tax research

Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in a fast moving, high growth environment with ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities

Good business sense and ability to generate insightful analysis

Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex subject matter to leadership, peers and other levels in the company without a tax background

Extremely well organized and able to manage work requirements to meet reporting deadlines