Tax Manager - Military veterans preferred

Title: Tax Manager

Location: Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

Title: Tax Manager

Location: Bellevue, WA – onsite

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Tax Manager

This role will be responsible for the Company's state and local tax (SALT) compliance. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing tax audits, overseeing tax exemption compliance, conducting complex tax research, coordinating with external tax consultants, and driving process and technology improvements within the tax function. This role is instrumental in ensuring full compliance while optimizing tax strategies and operational efficiency

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all SALT returns in various jurisdictions, with an emphasis on Washington State B&O tax, sales/use tax, and other local tax obligations

• Manage state and local tax audits, including documentation, issue resolution, and liaising with state tax authorities

• Support and develop effective tax strategies to minimize overall tax burden, including tax incentive and abatements projects in various states

• Maintain and support the company’s exemption certificate process. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with state requirements

• Coordinate and manage work performed by outside tax consultants, ensuring deliverables are timely, cost-effective, and in alignment with business objectives

• Identify, develop, and implement enhancements to tax processes, systems, and tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities

• Conduct technical tax research and analysis related to new laws, business changes, and nexus studies. Provide recommendations for tax planning opportunities

• Collaborate on various finance and business initiatives including employment tax matters, tax minimization strategies, acquisitions, ERP upgrades, and other strategic projects impacting tax

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive work experience in a similar industry’s corporate tax department and/or a public accounting firm, including strong familiarity with Washington State tax laws

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA, MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred).

• Strong understanding of sales/use tax, business & occupation (B&O) tax, property taxes, exemption certificate management

• Experience managing audits and working with state tax authorities

• Familiarity with Oracle ERP system, and proficiency in data manipulation and business analytics tools preferred (e.g. Power BI, Excel, and others)

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, implement process improvements, and manage external consultants

• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

• Repetitive work: Prolonged.

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level 10: $113,605 - $170,408

Salary Rangel Level 11: $125,257 - $ 208,762

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

• Vision

• Dental

• Life

• Life and Disability

• Gender Affirmation Benefits

• Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 21 days of annually accrued PTO

• Generous Holiday Schedule

• 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

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