What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Manager position at SpeedX?
About the role:
SpeedX is seeking a high-caliber, bilingual Senior Tax Manager to join our team in either Los Angeles, California or New Hyde Park, New York. This is a full-time, on-site role for a strategic and technically strong leader with deep expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law, working knowledge of Chinese tax regulations, and a proactive, business-partner mindset.
This individual will operate with significant autonomy, lead complex tax engagements end-to-end, and serve as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, and Operations leadership. The role is ideal for a CPA who can seamlessly navigate U.S. GAAP-based financial reporting alongside cross-border tax considerations involving the People’s Republic of China.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Advisory & Technical Review
- Lead the review of complex federal and multi-state tax returns for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals
- Drive year-round tax planning, entity structuring, and transaction advisory initiatives
- Assess GAAP implications of tax positions, including ASC 740, uncertain tax positions, deferred taxes, and book-to-tax differences
- Evaluate and advise on tax impacts of strategic business initiatives and operational changes
- Provide guidance on inbound and outbound cross-border tax matters
Technical Leadership
- Conduct advanced tax research and deliver clear, authoritative written guidance on complex regulatory matters
- Apply working knowledge of Chinese tax law—including PRC Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Individual Income Tax (IIT), Value-Added Tax (VAT), withholding requirements, and the U.S.–China tax treaty
- Advise on cross-border structuring, transfer pricing considerations, and repatriation strategies
- Partner with PRC-based tax advisors and legal counsel to align U.S. and international reporting positions
Team Leadership & Quality Oversight
- Supervise, mentor, and develop mid-level tax professionals
- Maintain final accountability for the accuracy and quality of tax filings, workpapers, and client deliverables
- Foster a high-performance, detail-oriented team environment
Qualifications
- Active CPA license (required)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
- 5 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
- Strong experience with corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual taxation
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and verbal) required
- Working knowledge of Chinese tax law (CIT, IIT, VAT, withholding regimes, U.S.–China tax treaty)
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP as it relates to income tax accounting (ASC 740, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions)
- Proven leadership, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously