Tax Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and skilled tax professional to join our finance team as the Tax Manager. As the first member of the finance team whose role focuses exclusively on tax, you will have the unique opportunity to establish high quality tax operations for the company and support Flex through its next phase of growth and operational maturity. You will be responsible for partnering with our outsourced tax provider to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations while shaping Flex’s overall tax strategy. In this role, you will be designing and implementing new processes and controls for the tax function, strengthening compliance, financial reporting, and visibility into tax work streams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has excellent collaboration skills (this role will interface heavily with our finance, legal and compliance teams, as well as external tax providers), and is invigorated by solving problems and building processes from the ground up in a fast-paced environment. This position will report directly to the VP, Controller and will be located in our New York headquarters on a hybrid basis. 

 What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain the company’s tax compliance calendar; implement process improvements and controls to ensure all filings are completed timely and accurately

• Lead coordination with external tax advisors on all areas of tax compliance and strategy, including ASC 740 provision, tax returns, tax credits, and advisory projects (e.g. nexus/taxability study, transfer pricing, etc.)

• Own indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions, including research, registrations, filings and process management.

• Support the day-to-day responsibilities of the tax function, including reconciliation work streams, planning projects, preparing audit-ready documentation, and performing tax research.
• Prepare transfer pricing calculations and documentation, and record tax and transfer pricing entries to the general ledger on a quarterly basis in partnership with accounting team 
• Manage tax audits (financial statement and regulatory), including responding to notices from tax authorities
• As necessary, assist with non-income tax related projects and queries, including certain payroll and payroll-related tax matters, in coordination with the responsible teams. 
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, maintaining key relationships across multiple functions including Accounting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and People teams, as well as external tax advisors and auditors. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years experience within the business services tax group at a reputable tax advisory firm (Big 4 experience preferred) or on an in-house corporate tax team.
• CPA (earned or in progress)
• Strong knowledge of state tax laws and regulations, with ability to research and interpret complex issues
• Demonstrated experience with ASC 740, income tax provisions, and coordinating with external tax advisors
• Exceptional organizational, project management and communication skills, including ability to independently manage external consultants and drive work streams from kick off to closure.
• Experience working in a high-growth company is a plus; comfortable navigating in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and multiple priorities. 
• A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate as the company’s sole dedicated tax employee while leveraging external partners
• Growth mindset; l