Income Tax Manager

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time.   Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). Today nearly 8 out of 10 Americans use a product powered by Marqeta every week. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

As Marqeta’s Income Tax Manager, you will manage all U.S. and international quarterly and annual tax reporting, and annual tax compliance. In this highly visible role, you’ll be building from 0, while supported by a strong and talented team. You’ll be partnering with cross-functional groups across the business to ensure tax needs are identified, considered, and communicated. 

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remote within the United States or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We’d love for you to join us!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare quarterly and annual worldwide income tax provisions (US + local foreign) and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP, including SFAS 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10).
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparing tax journal entries and tax account reconciliations.
• Maintain and assist documentation of worldwide income tax provisions in complying with SOX 404 requirements.
• Research complex tax issues, monitor tax legislation and accounting standard update, and assist with the relevant tax impact analysis.
• Coordinate and prepare income tax returns with outside tax providers and review federal and international tax forms and state tax returns.
• Work with outside service providers to prepare annual US R&D credit. Manage income tax audits and respond to all tax notices and IDR requests.
• Assist with special projects such as the TP strategy, M&A transactions, and Restructuring.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 4 years of significant experience with ASC 740 and U.S. international tax matters (e.g., GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and FTC, tax treaty)
• At least 2-3 years of work on in-house tax teams, with a strong understanding of the income tax regulations in all 50 states and at the Federal level
• At least 4 years of work experience at a “Big 4” accounting firm focused on income tax provision
• Experience working in a fast paced work environment, ideally in the tech industry
• Someone who is detail oriented and deadline oriented with strong deadline management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional collaborators to an outcome on a set timeline

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in accounting and/or tax (MST, LLM) is a plus
• Experience working at a publicly traded company similar in size to Marqeta

Your Manager

• Novel Brewster, Director, Tax 

Your Team

• Jason Tharp
• Mirela Shehova
• Scott Garner

Recruiter For This Role

• Kelly Hardesty 

Typical Process

• Application submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health insurance premiums paid 100% + coverage for dependents and pets
• Family-forming benefits including fertility support and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our hybrid work model 

Visa Sponsorship

• We do not currently support any new sponsorship opportunities or sponsorship transfers for this role