Manager – Tax Compliance and Reporting

What you’ll do

As Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting, you will have hands-on responsibility for federal and state tax compliance and income tax reporting, collaborating with Finance and Operations team members, professional service providers, and implementing automated processes. This role will be pivotal in the growth of a Tax Compliance and Reporting team, enabling regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Manage tax compliance priorities and play a lead role in the growth and development of Scout’s tax compliance and reporting function.
• Review or perform North America corporate tax direct and indirect tax compliance requirements across tax types (federal, state, and local).
• Collaborate with professional service providers on tax compliance matters.
• Manage responses to tax jurisdictions’ inquiries and audits.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and reporting processes.
• Support the implementation of tax software, engaging with internal teams, software vendors, and tax service providers, as needed.
• Navigate ERP systems (including SAP Cloud) with ability to navigate, extract and analyze financial data.
• Build and maintain internal and external working relationships; Embody a client-service mind-set.
• Provide tax-technical guidance and support to the business, as needed.
• Foster a collaborative culture built on inclusion, respect, and teamwork.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. Remote applicants located in the Southeast region of the United States may be considered. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• A degree in accounting with a master’s in taxation and CPA qualification desired
• 7+ years proven tax generalist experience with public accounting firms or corporate tax for medium-large companies. Experience must include income tax accounting. Knowledge of the research tax credit is a desired.
• Excellent project management, quantitative/analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated influencing, communication, and strategic relationship-building abilities.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP platforms, tax technology solutions, including ONESOURCE products, and data analytics solutions.
• A track record of implementing technology and process automation.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing teams.

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $

Internal leveling code: M

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.