Anthropic · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager, Tax Operations, Provision, and Compliance
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and safe AI systems. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Operations, Provision, and Compliance to lead the global income tax provision process and ensure compliance with tax regulations while supporting the company's financial goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international income tax returns, either directly or through coordination with external advisors
Manage tax compliance calendar and ensure timely filing of all required returns, extensions, and estimated payments
Own and manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and financial statement disclosures
Prepare and review tax account reconciliations, including deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain tax positions (FIN 48/ASC 740-10), and valuation allowance analyses
Support financial close processes related to income tax, including journal entries, flux analysis, and management reporting
Collaborate with external auditors on income tax-related audit requests and ensure timely completion of deliverables
Monitor and assess the impact of new tax legislation, regulations, and guidance on the company’s tax position
Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, People) on tax implications of business transactions, equity compensation, intercompany arrangements, and international expansion
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the tax function
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers
Support tax-related aspects of R&D tax credit studies and other tax incentive programs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive income tax experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house corporate tax experience (in-house tax department experience is a must)
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; Hold CPA certification and/or advanced degree in taxation and accounting
Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740, including experience with income tax provisions for multi-state and international operations
Deep familiarity with federal and state corporate income tax compliance
Proficient in tax provision software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource, Longview) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-starter comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred
Experience in high-growth technology companies or pre-IPO environments
A master's degree in taxation
Experience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing, GILTI, FDII, and Subpart F
Demonstrate familiarity with R&D tax credits (Section 41) and Section 174 capitalization requirements
Experience with equity compensation tax implications (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs)
Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up
Willingness to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on while also thinking strategically about scaling the function
Passionate about Anthropic's mission to build safe, transformative AI systems
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
A lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
Co-Founder and CEO
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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