Attorney in Woodland Hills, CA

In-House

Woodland Hills, CA

Attorney in Woodland Hills, CA

Non-practicing Attorney

5-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Manager, Tax Technology & Automation

Job Responsibilities:
- Process Improvement & Automation Support:
- Identify areas within tax compliance, reporting, and planning for process standardization and automation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into functional automation requirements.
- Partner with IT Engineering on the design, testing, and implementation of automated workflows using RPA, AI, and other tools.

- Project Participation & Collaboration:
- Serve as the business-side project lead on assigned automation initiatives, helping define scope, prioritize tasks, and coordinate cross-functional input.
- Assist in testing, validating, and implementing automation solutions in collaboration with the Engineering team.
- Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), training sessions, and documentation efforts for automated processes.

- Technology Integration:
- Support the evaluation and implementation of tax technologies, including data analytics tools and reporting solutions.
- Work closely with the IT and Tax teams to ensure new automation tools align with current systems and workflows.

- Change Management & Communication:
- Develop materials and lead training sessions to support the adoption of new tools and processes within the tax department.
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

- Performance Tracking:
- Assist in tracking KPIs and metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of automation projects.
- Provide regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders on progress, issues, and opportunities.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting (with a focus on taxation) or equivalent in-house tax experience, emphasizing process improvement and tax automation.
- At least 1 year of managerial experience, including oversight of both clients and team members.
- Strong knowledge of tax compliance and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with tax software and automation tools (., RPA, AI platforms, data analytics).

Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA, equivalent professional certification, or an advanced degree (., MST, JD, MBA).
- Experience collaborating with IT or engineering teams on automation and process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Experience with tax technology tools and platforms such as CCH Access, GoSystems, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate), low-code automation tools, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and programming languages (., Java, C++, Python).

Salary Information:
- Northern California: $120,000-$150,000
- Southern California: $115,000 - $145,000
- Washington: $115,000-$145,000
- Colorado: $104,000-$135,000
- New York: $115,000-$145,000
- Illinois: $115,000-$145,000
- Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.
- Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Benefits Offered:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401K with Profit Sharing
- Wellness program
- Generous parental leave
- 11 paid holidays

Legal and Compliance Information:
- The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- Workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is prohibited.
- Unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting services, sourcing entities, or third-party paid services are not accepted without a pre-existing agreement.
- Certain states require pay range and benefits summary disclosure for job openings.
- In San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant.
- For positions within Los Angeles, the company will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws and ordinances.