Tax & Treasury Manager

Company Overview:

Lightspeed is a leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), serving the Powersport, Marine, RV, Trailer, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Golf Cart industries. Lightspeed's Dealer Management Solution (DMS) enables dealerships to optimize their end-to-end business operations, including sales, parts, service, rentals, accounting, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). When implemented into their daily operations, Lightspeed helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers. For nearly 40 years, Lightspeed has been empowering 4,500+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships.

The Tax & Treasury Manager position will support the accounting and finance teams by managing the income tax accounting function, supporting the tax compliance process by an outside firm, and providing tax support for company projects. This person will also provide compliance related support for sales tax in an Avalara environment. In addition, this person will be responsible for all cash and treasury related activities for the company - including banking relationships, cash flow management, cash flow reporting and cash forecasting.

What you'll do:Federal, State, Local Income Tax Responsibilities:

• Review of federal, state, and local income tax returns. Domestic and some International (Canada).
• Preparation of apportionment schedules for state filings.
• Calculation of estimated payments and filings, tax depreciation, taxable income forecasts, tax allocation schedules and research of federal and state tax issues
• Calculate book-to-tax adjustments for the tax provision and reconcile related deferred tax balances for temporary differences
• Support and implement process and technology improvement initiatives
• Proactively develops and implements improved processes to minimize income tax risk and enhance internal controls
• Analysis of changes to federal and state tax laws
• Provide internal and external auditors with information requests and explanations as needed
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis (including tax modeling) as requested

Sales Tax Compliance Responsibilities:

• Although this role is primarily focused on income tax this person will support sales tax compliance across the business.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with sales/use tax laws and property tax reporting. Tasks include managing tax audits, filing tax returns, maintaining customer accounts, and supervising a team.

Treasury Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily cash positions and forecast short-term cash needs using the SaaS treasury platform.
• Optimize cash flow by implementing strategies like automated cash pooling and efficient payment processing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with banks and manage bank accounts through the SaaS platform.
• Negotiate favorable banking terms and fees.
• Generate comprehensive treasury reports on cash flow, liquidity, and investment performance through the SaaS platform.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and make informed financial decisions.

What you should have:

• 6 years+ income tax compliance and provision experience in corporate taxation (a combination of working in public accounting & corporate tax department is a plus)
• Experience in both income tax (primary) and sales tax compliance (secondary).
• High level of effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA and Master of Taxation degree preferred
• Experience with ASC 740, tax provision (SFAS109, APB23, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX controls
• Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas, etc.)
• Highly motivated self-starter, detail oriented with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Experience in treasury management, cash flow forecasting, cash management, cash flow reporting.
• Sales tax experience in a SaaS environment - utilizing Avalara.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience in managing complex financial transactions
• Ability to build effective and respectful working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external business partners of all levels
• Tech sector experience preferred; SAAS environment a plus

In today's competitive job market, transparency and trust are more important than ever. At Lightspeed, we believe in fostering an open and honest work environment, starting with our job postings. Pay transparency is a key component of this commitment, ensuring that potential candidates have a clear understanding of the compensation they can expect.

Remote

$98,087-$126,875 USD

Inclusion and Diversity at Lightspeed:

At Lightspeed, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and encourage diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusion drives innovation and fosters meaningful connections. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Lightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Important Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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