Tax Senior Manager

Pirates Wanted: Tax Senior Manager

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as a Tax Senior Manager otherwise known as a Senior Plunder Forfeiter to us here at Pirate Ship.

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:

Keep tax & compliance shipshape:

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Prepare and review partnership tax returns and schedules.

Develop and implement strategic tax planning to optimize tax

Steer external tax coordination and audit support:

Serve as the primary liaison between the partnership and the third-party tax preparation firm, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

Oversee the preparation and review of all external materials related to tax and audit processes.

Assume full responsibility for guiding and supervising third-party tax preparers to align tax strategies with the partnership’s financial goals.

Navigate the seas as partner liaison and advisory:

Become the primary tax advisor to the partnership, providing insights and recommendations on tax impacts related to partnership decisions.

Advise on the tax implications of potential new investments or business structures.

Collaborate with external and internal advisors (e.g., tax attorneys, external accountants, in house Legal, and Finance Teams) to ensure that the partnership's tax strategies are robust and legally compliant.

Train and lead internal teams on tax-related matters to ensure understanding and tax compliance across the partnership.

Plot a course in equity management and partner capital accounts:

Oversee the management of partnership equity, including monitoring and maintaining individual partner capital accounts.

Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of contributions, distributions, and adjustments to reflect each partner’s equity stake in the partnership.

Provide strategic advice on equity transactions and their tax implications to safeguard the partnership’s financial health and compliance.

Tend to the rigging in financial oversight and tax reporting:

Oversee financial reporting related to tax matters, including quarterly and annual tax requirements.

Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax documents.

Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicating the effects of these changes to management.

Codify the process in financial strategy:

Continuously seek and implement process improvements and technology solutions to streamline tax processes.

Keep abreast of technological advances or legislative changes that could impact the partnership's financial and tax positions.

Practice balanced buccaneering with ad hoc projects:

Engage in a wide range of special projects, including financial modeling and in-depth business analysis, as needed to support the dynamic demands of our business.

Ride the tides in the seas of change:

You’ll be comfortable in an environment where there’s lots of change all the time.

Sail from your port o’ call:

You’ll be working from home, but will connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company-provided equipment.

Hoist the Jolly Roger:

You’ll have the opportunity to share your background, experience and interests with the crew to enhance our fun, progressive culture.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

CPA certification.

Advanced analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP.

Proven experience as a Tax Senior Manager within a partnership/multi member LLC.

Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for closely held partnership LLCs.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong leadership and organization skills.

Ability to distill and communicate complex information to business leaders.

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

International (Germany) Tax Experience.

Experience with Xero.

Advanced degree such as Master’s in Taxation.

YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation - The pay range for this role is $180,000-$200,000 yearly USD.

Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated!

Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.

Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.

Dental and Vision - 100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.

401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute 1-3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.

Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.

Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!

Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards- “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

People over Plunder - Screwing people over is a game for lily-livered landlubbers! We believe that doing what’s right is the tide that raises every ship, including ours.

Clarity, not Confusion - Confusion is tyranny. Clarity is freedom. We strive to make things easy to understand and tackle real needs for our customers.

Play or Perish - A life without laughter isn’t worth living. Why should that be any different in business?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

Be Fair - Accessible to everyone, so no one’s left out

Be Nice - Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way

Be Real - Be reliable and back up the pirate talk

Pirate Ship is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Pirate Ship will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed. Our team of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) consultants continually review and improve our company so it is a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

As our crew continues to grow rapidly, we want to do all we can to create an equitable and diverse environment where everyone can feel included. Incorporating DEIB practices into our crew's daily actions helps to establish a safe and supportive culture where everyone can thrive!

How we do this:

We pay well and offer world-class health benefits so you can focus on being a balanced pirate!

No degree? No problem. We value experience of all kinds!

Quarterly donations are made to support under served and under resourced communities.

We provide anti-racism focused resources and materials to all employees including purchasing books and workshops.

We’ve worked with professional DEIB firms to audit our internal processes to build supportive environments, equitable hiring rubrics, and inclusive language wherever possible.

We sponsor emerging entrepreneurs in our community so they can get quality business guidance to pursue their passions.

We don’t shy away from hard conversations. Building a better world takes constant feedback, conversations and hard work! We do engagement surveys twice a year to constantly iterate our policies and procedures.

Zero tolerance policy for discrimination.

We acknowledge the identities and experiences of communities and individuals living in the margins. Both our product and internal practices are focused on elevating the opportunities for these communities.

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.