Manager of Tax
Job Description
For nearly 20 years, TheKey has helped clients achieve successful long-term aging at home with comprehensive, concierge-based care. Ensuring the dignity, safety, and independence of its clients, TheKey is committed to changing how the world lives and ages at home. Employee-teams get the training, resources, and support they need to deliver an exceptional care experience for clients and their families. Founded in Silicon Valley, TheKey has grown from a single location to service coverage throughout North America enabling clients to live life on their own terms, in their own homes. As Manager of Tax you will be responsible for leading the Company’s process for ensuring TheKey complies with required tax regulations for the U.S., and Canada. You will ensure all tax returns are filed in a timely manner. You will partner with outside tax advisors and advise internal departments regarding tax guidance. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
● Lead all aspects of the Tax practice at TheKey ensuring we comply with required tax regulations for the U.S., Canada, and Australia. ● Includes oversight, compliance and tracking of U.S. Federal, Canadian and Australian taxes State, Local and Provincial taxes VAT taxes Property taxes and asset tax basis Tax capital accounts Tax reserves Transfer pricing License renewals ● Support merger and acquisition activities ● Partner with outside tax advisors to ensure effective compliance with all tax requirements. ● Partner with outside tax advisors to prepare quarterly tax provision, annual returns, and all other tax returns. ● Be a trusted business partner to various stakeholders within Finance and Accounting and across the company. ● Develop, document and ensure compliance with tax policies and control procedures. ● Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects. ● Additional duties as assigned by your supervisor Required Skills, Education and Certifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. ● CPA or equivalent required. ● 8+ years of Tax experience, with 4 years in Big 4 public accounting or publicly traded companies with increasing scope of responsibilities. ● At least 3 years of experience in leading an accounting team. ● Experience working with domestic and international tax required. ● Experience in high growth healthcare industry experience preferred. ● Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks against competing deadlines. ● Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax law, including ability to research and interpret tax literature, establish a position and develop procedures for implementation ● Ability to document complex technical guidance and accounting position and effectively present the Company’s accounting position both in written and verbal form ● Strong project management skills, ability to work independently and multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. ● Experience in designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management in the Company and external vendors. ● Excellent Excel/spreadsheet skills, competency with MSWord and PowerPoint. ● Hands-on experience with NetSuite preferred. ● Team player, strong attention to details and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision and within tight deadlines. ● Take initiative, is self-motivated and able to roll up the sleeves to get things done. ● Problem-solver and a strong desire to understand the business and improve the processes. PhysicalRequirements
● Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds ● Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the work day ● Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computer, laptop, telephone, photocopy machine, etc. The information contained here is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist qualified disabled persons to perform the essential functions of the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Benefits for full time employees Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance TouchCare VirtualCare Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Matching Employee Assistance Program PTO Plan for Non-Exempt Employees Flexible PTO Plan for Exempt Employees Holidays and Floating Holidays Pet Insurance TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. TheKey prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. California Residents Only: In accordance with Article 2 of the California Health and Safety Code - California Community Care Facilities Act , TheKey requires timely and accurate positive fingerprint identification of California based applicants as a condition of employment. If an applicant has been convicted of a non-exemptible crime, and in compliance with all applicable state and local laws, their conditional offer will be rescinded. #LI-TKHow to Stand Out
- Highlight your advanced Excel expertise by attaching a one‑page “Tax Dashboard” sample that shows how you’ve automated multi‑jurisdiction tax calculations (U.S. states & Canadian provinces) using pivot tables, Power Query, and VBA macros—TheKey will want to see you can streamline cross‑border filings.
- In your cover letter, reference TheKey’s “concierge‑based care” model and explain how you would align tax compliance with their mission (e.g., ensuring proper tax treatment of home‑care service credits, patient‑related reimbursements, and charitable donations) to demonstrate industry awareness.
- Prepare a concise case study of a past project where you led a tax team through a complex multi‑state or U.S./Canada filing cycle, focusing on timelines met, error reduction percentages, and how you coached junior staff—interviewers will probe for leadership and remote‑team coordination skills.
- During the interview, proactively discuss your remote‑work toolkit: a dual‑monitor setup, secure VPN, cloud‑based tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE), and a shared Excel/Google Sheets repository with version control—showing you can maintain compliance while collaborating across time zones.
- When negotiating salary, research TheKey’s typical remote tax manager range (≈$115‑$130k base plus performance bonus) and frame your ask around measurable ROI you’ll deliver—e.g., “my automation reduced filing penalties by 30% in the last role, which saved $45k annually; I’d target a similar cost‑avoidance impact here.”
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