Tax Operations Senior Manager

This is a critical leadership role for a tax professional ready to build a corporate tax function in a dynamic, high-growth environment. As the Senior Manager of Corporate Tax & Provision, you will own all aspects of our domestic income tax accounting and compliance. You will be responsible for establishing a tax provision process under ASC 740, managing our federal and state compliance obligations, and serving as a key strategic advisor to financial leadership. This is a builder's role, perfect for a hands-on leader who wants to make a significant impact by creating scalable tax infrastructure from the ground up.

Your Mission:As part of the Engine team, you’ll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here’s what you’ll take charge of:

• Tax Provision (ASC 740):
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including calculating the global effective tax rate (ETR), current and deferred tax expense, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Prepare and review detailed analyses of all deferred tax assets and liabilities, including assessing the need for valuation allowances against assets like Net Operating Losses (NOLs) and R&D tax credits.
• Own the preparation of tax-related financial statement footnotes and disclosures for internal and external reporting.
• Partner with the Controller's team to ensure the tax provision is seamlessly integrated into the financial close process.
• Compliance & Operations:
• Manage the preparation and review of federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
• Oversee the calculation and payment of federal and state estimated taxes and extensions.
• Manage all federal and state income tax audits and notices, serving as the primary point of contact with tax authorities.
• Assist with indirect tax compliance preparation and review, including Sales & Use Tax, Lodger's Tax, and Marketplace Facilitator obligations.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for tax technology, focusing on automating manual workflows and improving data integrity.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Data teams to establish robust data pipelines, ensuring tax systems have access to accurate and timely information.
• Process, Controls & Strategy:
• Design, implement, and document scalable tax processes and SOX-compliant internal controls over the income tax accounting cycle.
• Evaluate, select, and lead the implementation of tax provision software and other technology to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A to support financial modeling and ETR forecasting.
• Advise on the income tax implications of significant business activities, including M&A, new initiatives, and corporate structuring.
• Research and document technical tax issues and their impact on the company's financial statements.

What You’ll Bring to Engine:We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with a strong combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience.
• Extensive, in-depth, and hands-on knowledge of U.S. GAAP ASC 740 
• Proven experience managing federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance for complex organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax matters to leadership.

Bonus Points For:

• Masters in Taxation or JD/LLM.
• Experience in a high-growth technology or e-commerce company.
• Deep expertise in managing federal R&D tax credits and NOLs (including Section 382 analysis).

Evergreen Status:

Applications for this role will be accepted through 12/11/25 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.