Tax Manager

Later is founded on two success stories that began in 2014: Mavrck, the industry-leading influencer marketing solution (now Later Influence), and Later, the best social media management platform (now Later Social) and first-to-market link in bio tool.

We’re trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

In 2024, Mavrck and Later officially joined together as one unified business, with a shared vision: to enable the world to make a living with their creativity. We’re now on a mission to build the world’s first Social Revenue Platform.

Later will be the first inclusive platform where social media managers, influencer managers, and creators can come together to collaborate on content. We enable marketers to create high-performing content and engage in authentic collaborations with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.

As a trusted partner and go-to source for social media advice, we help create an engaged community for reliable performance and repeatable growth.

About this position:

The Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's tax obligations in both the U.S. and Canada. This includes ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, managing tax planning strategies, and working closely with external auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax regulations in both countries, experience in a SaaS environment, and the ability to navigate the unique challenges of cross-border operations.

What you'll be doing:

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for U.S. operations, including income, sales, and use taxes.
• Manage Canadian tax compliance, including GST/HST and income tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required tax documents and payments.

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations in both countries, and assess their impact on the company.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of cross-border transactions, including transfer pricing and intercompany agreements.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate tax provisions are recorded in the financial statements.
• Prepare tax-related disclosures for financial reporting purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of tax forecasts and budgets.

Audit and Risk Management

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for annual tax audits and reviews.
• Respond to tax inquiries and notices from tax authorities in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company’s compliance with all applicable tax laws.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with the finance, legal, and other cross-functional teams to provide tax advice on business initiatives.
• Support the finance team with other tax-related tasks as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, with a focus on U.S. and Canadian tax compliance.
• Experience in the SaaS or technology industry is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as Canadian tax regulations.
• Familiarity with cross-border tax issues, including transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Our approach to compensation:

We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer, which may vary from the original range posted.

Additionally, all permanent team members are granted stock options and are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

Salary Range:

$130,000-$160,000 USD

Some perks of being on our team:

• Flexible PTO: We want you to take the time off when you want or need to recharge!
• Learning & Development: We provide growth opportunities through training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Parental benefits: We offer parental leave top-ups, family forming support, and a life-transitions program to ensure you and your family are well supported when returning to work.
• Healthcare: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, STD & LTD, 401k contribution plans (US-based employees), and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the well-being of you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups: Belonging is an important part of doing your best work. These ERGs provide support and community for employees.

*Co-op team members are not eligible for company benefits.

Where we work:

We hire into our hub cities of Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON. We also have team members based remotely for select positions. We post our positions in the hub location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility:

We value diversity of thought; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.

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