Navigate Search · 1 day ago
Senior Tax Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expNavigate Search is a company focused on supporting a dynamic Technology & Emerging Growth tax practice. The Senior Tax Manager serves as a trusted advisor to venture capital-backed and high-growth companies, delivering tax compliance and strategic planning throughout the company lifecycle.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Steven Silverman
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary tax advisor to VC-backed and emerging growth companies across the technology, software, SaaS, life sciences, and innovation-driven sectors
Manage and review federal, state, and local tax filings for C corporations, partnerships, and pass-through entities
Advise on tax matters related to entity structuring, capital raises, equity compensation, and multi-state expansion
Support transactions including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and liquidity events
Provide guidance on R&D tax credits, QSBS eligibility, transfer pricing considerations, and state nexus issues
Collaborate with founders, CFOs, venture investors, legal counsel, and internal advisory teams
Lead and develop managers, senior associates, and associates through coaching, review, and mentorship
Monitor evolving tax regulations impacting technology and high-growth companies and communicate implications clearly
Assist with practice growth initiatives, including proposal support and expansion of VC and startup relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
8–12 years of public accounting or advisory experience with a strong focus on technology, startups, and VC-backed companies
Deep knowledge of corporate and partnership taxation, equity compensation, and multi-state tax matters
Experience advising venture-backed companies from early stage through growth and exit
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to manage engagements and lead teams in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's in Taxation
Company
Navigate Search
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steven Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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