Tax Manager

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We are currently seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager (based on skills and experience).

Reporting to the Controller, this role will be expected to implement and manage the in-house tax function for an international technology company. Compliance includes Federal, foreign, state and local, sales and use, value added, property, and ad valorem taxes. Additional responsibilities include the tax provision, research and planning, management of ERP tax functionality, and the ability to work independently to obtain supporting documentation. This role will require a self-motivated, collaborative individual with the ability to think strategically and still handle tactical issues as they arise while in-sourcing tax matters. The candidate will also prepare various analyses to support external audit and reporting requirements and other ad hoc management reporting/projects.

This position requires the ablity to the visit the Chatsworth, CA office once a month.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the tax function to ensure timely and quality tax compliance in federal and 15+ state/city income tax, sales and use tax, property tax returns.
• Work with international tax preparers to supervise foreign compliance.
• Prepare ASC 740 tax provision (quarterly and year-end) and related footnote disclosures.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries from various tax authorities.
• Maintain intercompany transfer pricing agreements, including necessary accounting entries.
• Implement tax strategies involving IP ownership and transfer pricing.
• Support ongoing expansion of the business, including tax matters associated with geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, compensation matters, etc.
• Ensure ERP working correctly as pertaining to essential tax functions (sales/use taxes, etc).
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments and serve as the key point of contact for tax matters.
• Research Federal, State and local income tax, as well as, sales & property tax issues.
• Be responsive to request for assistance.
• Proactively partner with other departments and team members to promptly resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• CPA required, Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or business related field required. MBT preferred.
• 7+ years experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Previous private industry tax experience preferred as well as public accounting experience.
• Experience automated financial reporting environments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Self-motivated, positive and energetic.
• Experience in manufacturing a plus
• Ability to present information in a conceptual and persuasive manner.
• Individual with the ability to think independently.
• Ability to take a "hands-on" approach to problem solving.
• Excellent analytical skills is a must.
• Advanced Excel User
• Oracle knowledge a big plus.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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