Senior Tax Manager

We are Multiverse, a tech scaleup with a social mission. We’re creating a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to college and corporate training.

In June 2022, we announced our $220m Series D raise, making Multiverse a mission-driven unicorn. This funding will help us to accelerate our growth in the US, where we’re committed to tackling the toughest challenges facing those who seek jobs - and those who provide them.

In our first year in the US, we launched over 20 apprentice cohorts at some of the best companies in America, including the likes of American Express, Citizens Bank and Visa. Globally, we work with over 500 clients and we’ve been recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Europe.

Join us on our journey to democratizing access to the best careers and learning opportunities.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our growing Finance Team! You will report to the Global Controller and will lead the tax function, as well as managing tax compliance and contributing to the annual audit. In addition, this person will be a major contributor to various projects, and will work cross-functionally with other departments and stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, and will thus have the opportunity to own and implement many processes across the Finance Team as the company rapidly scales. Additionally, this is a new role, and would be perfect for someone who wants to make an immediate impact on our financial functions, take ownership in regards to operating and improving processes, and continue to grow and expand their skill set with a high growth team.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direct all aspects of the tax function including the supervision and development of staff, representation before taxing authorities and managing tax audits

• Oversee the preparation of corporate tax returns and workpapers prepared internally and by third-party accounting firms for UK and US entities, including VAT, multiple federal, state and local reporting obligations

• Lead sales and use tax research and discovery process and, if applicable, tax return preparation conducted internally and by third-party accounting firms for various entities, and manage the client tax-exempt compliance process

• Lead the tax provision process with respect to ASC 740 and evaluate the assumptions used and calculations of tax liabilities for all entities on a consolidated and standalone basis; assist with identification and quantification of FIN 48 exposure

• Assist with identifying and selecting tax software for return preparation, filings, provisions and compliance, and will lead tax driven software implementations, as necessary

• Provide cross-functional support regarding payroll tax, sales tax, prospective M&A activity and various tax impacts of transactions, as required

• Create and maintain the tax calendar to ensure timely filings and payments

• Design and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) compliance processes and ensure an effective tax control environment and procedures

• Conduct detailed tax research and planning to remain informed of relevant tax regulatory developments, while thoroughly documenting and developing UK and US tax policies, procedures and methodology changes

• Manage multiple ongoing assignments and deliverables with a focus on communication to remain committed to being positive and rejecting mediocrity

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• MST is preferred but not required

• 8+ years of broad tax experience, preferably within a corporate tax department and/or public accounting

• CPA license is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Experience with NetSuite, SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus

• Payroll tax compliance experience is a plus

• Sales tax compliance experience is a plus

• Experience with Avalara, Vertex or Thomson Reuters tax software is a plus

• Highly organized and proactive with attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000.

Benefits

Multiverse currently offers the following benefits.

• Access to no-cost and low-cost healthcare options for Multiversers and their dependents. Get care nationally through MetLife and Aetna’s provider networks.

• Support as your family grows! Fertility resources through a Kindbody Membership during their beta trial with Justworks. Time off to tend to your growing family with 16 weeks of continuous, fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers.

• Access to a 401(k) with a 4% match up capped at $5,000 per year

• Company sponsored One Medical membership

• Unlimited text based therapy with TalkSpace

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

Multiverse currently offers the following time off types.

• 20 Days of PTO per calendar year

• Life event and volunteer days

• Quarterly M-Powered Days to refresh and recharge

• End of Year Company Shut Down

• Time off to take care of yourself and your loved ones including sick time, compassionate leave and short term disability

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Multiverse requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability and/or religious beliefs on an individualized basis.

Please note that while this role is fully remote within the US, we have restrictions in the following states: Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Arkansas, or Kentucky. If you live in these states, please indicate so on the application form. Proceeding with your application suggests to us that you are open to relocation for this particular role.