Rithum is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.
Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.
Overview
The Tax Manager is an essential member of our Finance team, managing and coordinating the organization’s tax compliance and planning activities, ensuring adherence to all federal, state, local, and foreign tax regulations. This individual contributor role requires a strong understanding of tax laws, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently on complex tax issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740.
- Manage sales tax process including analyzing taxability, staying current with tax law changes and review of sales and use tax and VAT returns.
- Maintain and update tax records and documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax benefits.
- Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to provide guidance on tax implications for various business transactions.
- Assist in developing and executing tax strategies aligned with the company’s financial and business objectives.
- Prepare and support responses to tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Assist in the preparation of tax-related disclosures for financial statements and regulatory filings.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate and comprehensive tax reporting.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
- Provide tax guidance and support for business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.
- Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax, preferably a mix of public and industry.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in tax preparation and accounting software.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as Netsuite or Oracle.
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, demonstrating a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to work Eastern Time Zone hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
- Prior tax experience in e-commerce, SaaS or technology.
- Experience with Avalara.
Travel Required
Up to 10%
What it’s like to work at Rithum
When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds. As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1.
- A 6% 401(k) match.
- Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and a paid volunteer day.
- 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave.
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans.
- Life insurance 2x salary.
- Access to the Calm app, MoveSpring, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies.
- Culture and team-building activities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year.
Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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