DataDirect Networks (DDN.com) is a world leader in massively scalable storage. We are the leading provider of data storage and processing solutions and professional services that enable content-rich and high-growth IT environments to achieve the highest levels of systems scalability, efficiency and simplicity. DDN enables enterprises to extract value and deliver results from their information. Our customers include the world's leading online content and social networking providers, high performance cloud and grid computing, life sciences, media production organizations and security & intelligence organizations.

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Manager.

Reporting to Controller, this role will be expected to implement and manage the in-house tax function for an international technology company. Compliance includes Federal, foreign, state and local, sales and use, value added, property, and ad valorem taxes. Additional responsibilities include the tax provision, research and planning, management of ERP tax functionality, and the ability to work independently to obtain supporting documentation. This role will require a self-motivated, collaborative individual with the ability to think strategically and still handle tactical issues as they arise while in-sourcing tax matters. The candidate will also prepare various analyses to support external audit and reporting requirements and other ad hoc management reporting/projects.

This position is resident in our Chatsworth, CA headquarters and will need to be worked onsite.

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

Manage the tax function to ensure timely and quality tax compliance in federal and 15 state/city income tax, sales and use tax, property tax returns.
• Work with international tax preparers to supervise foreign compliance.
• Prepare ASC 740 tax provision (quarterly and year-end) and related footnote disclosures.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries from various tax authorities.
• Maintain intercompany transfer pricing agreements, including necessary accounting entries.
• Implement tax strategies involving IP ownership and transfer pricing.
• Support ongoing expansion of the business, including tax matters associated with geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, compensation matters, etc.
• Ensure ERP working correctly as pertaining to essential tax functions (sales/use taxes, etc).
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments and serve as the key point of contact for tax matters.
• Research Federal, State and local income tax, as well as, sales & property tax issues.
• Be responsive to request for assistance.
• Proactively partner with other departments and team members to promptly resolve issues.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelors degree in an Accounting or business related field, MBT preferred.
• 7 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Previous private industry tax experience preferred as well as public accounting experience.
• Experience automated financial reporting environments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Self-motivated, positive and energetic.
• Experience in manufacturing a plus
• Ability to present information in a conceptual and persuasive manner.
• Individual with the ability to think independently.
• Ability to take a "hands-on" approach to problem solving.
• Excellent analytical skills is a must.
• Advanced Excel User
• Oracle knowledge a big plus.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.