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Tax Manager (R4989)
San Diego, California, San Francisco, California
full-timeFinance DivisionJob Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including preparation and review of workpapers, journal entries, and disclosures
- Analyze and document book-to-tax differences, effective tax rate drivers, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)
- Coordinate with external auditors and advisors to support tax provision and financial statement audits
- Support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and oversee work performed by external providers
- Partner cross-functionally with accounting, FP&A, and legal teams on tax impacts of business activities
- Assist with tax planning initiatives, M&A support, and special projects as needed
- Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and accounting standards impacting ASC 740
- Support or collaborate on indirect tax matters (sales/use tax, property tax, VAT, etc.)
Required qualifications:
- 5–8 years of relevant tax experience, with a strong focus on income tax provision (ASC 740)
- Public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) experience preferred, but not required
- CPA, JD/LLM, or Master’s in Taxation preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 (FAS 109) and US corporate income tax
- Exposure to indirect tax (sales/use, property tax, VAT) is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines