Senior Tax Accountant/Tax Manager

About Us:

AZAZIE stands as the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer, providing an array of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening wear, and accessories. Designed in Los Angeles, AZAZIE disrupts the traditional wedding industry by presenting made-to-order gowns at an affordable price point. The brand is dedicated to promoting body-positive fashion, ensuring that all dresses, available in sizes 0-30, are meticulously cut and sewn to order. Explore our website, where you'll find hundreds of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and dresses, spanning over 80 enticing color options.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to oversee all aspects of the Company’s U.S. tax compliance and planning. This role involves managing the preparation and review of tax returns, overseeing tax provisions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical tax knowledge, analytical thinking, and communication skills, while thriving in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns in collaboration with external providers.
• Responsible for quarterly estimated tax projections and payments.
• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
• Supervise external consultants to ensure timely and accurate U.S. sales tax filings and payments.
• Manage tax account reconciliations for bookkeeping purposes.
• Manage and respond to tax audits and inquiries from federal and state tax authorities.
• Oversee other compliance, including Form 1099, property tax, and business license renewals, etc.
• Perform tax research and analysis to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and identify potential planning opportunities.
• Participate in the review of proposed transactions to properly advise management of tax consequences.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess their potential impact on the Company, and provide guidance as needed.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Operations teams to evaluate the tax implications of business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of progressive corporate tax experience, preferably including public accounting and/or corporate tax roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and act as the primary contact for assigned engagements.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to deliver on strategic objectives in a dynamic environment.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required
• Fluency in Mandarin (verbal and written) is preferred but not required

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered after a 60-day probationary period
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Paid Holidays Floating Holidays
• 401k
• Free snacks and drinks in office
• Employee discount
• Company engagement events

Physical Requirements:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Azazie, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Azazie, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.