Tax Manager
Hybrid/Remote | Full-Time
Newport Beach, CA
Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you’ll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, technologists, and marketers.
Zonda is looking for a passionate Tax Manager to help create, evolve and expand our team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You’ll use your full range of skills to build great relationships and experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, marketing and data. You’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.
The Tax Manager plays an important role in the company's accounting department, compliance, US & and international accounting, and financial audits. The individual adheres to the company's accounting operation policies, compliance with global standards, and aligns with the strategic objectives of the organization.
What you will be doing:
Responsible for developing and overseeing the tax function for Zonda, managing a range of tax related services and complying with relevant laws and regulations within specified timeframesWorking with outside tax advisors on key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives, including but not limited to transfer pricing, VDA agreement filings, R&D filingsManaging all US and foreign tax filingsPrepare reporting for sales and use tax returns on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis across a number of states and countriesPreparation of workpapers for Federal, State and local income and franchise tax returns, extensions and estimatesManaging tax provision process and reviewing financial statement disclosuresResearch and respond to state inquiries and tax noticesAssist with taxability setup/mapping of products across business linesReview general ledger tax account reconciliationsManage exemption certificate processPerform taxability research and provide guidance to business on contracts/agreements tax treatmentSupport the accounting and other functional teams to address and resolve business and sales tax issuesOverseeing and organizing tax audits as applicableProviding tax support for transactions such as M&A activities, including managing tax due diligence and tax planningStay current on tax matters, assist with research on technical accounting topics and implementing new accounting standards
What type of skills are required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldMinimum of 3 years’ tax accounting experienceKnowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codePossess superior organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively with internal and external professionals at all levelsSkilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasksAbility to work independently and build working relationships across global teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why people love working here:
We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growthComprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)100% Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability coverage401k with company matchPaid vacation and general holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Live Meditation SessionsEmployee Recognition Platform Virtual Wellness Program Hybrid Work Environment – and always will be! Visionary Leadership Team
Zonda exists to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward. Our proprietary research focuses on the most active new home markets in the country. In 2018 Zonda merged with Hanley Wood creating the residential home-building industry’s most comprehensive source of data and insights. We are a national platform with a geographic coverage which spans coast to coast. Recent acquisitions in the UK and Canada continue to propel Zonda’s technology forward creating an industry standard of excellence across North America. Zonda will continue its position as the undisputed leading provider of data to the residential home-building industry and reshape the way new homes are built and sold.
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employment
Zonda (formerly Hanley Wood | Meyers Research) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. Here at Zonda, we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.