Five9

Five9

Director, Indirect and Telecom Tax

United States (Remote) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$108k-$336kDetected 36 days ago
ComplianceAccountingTaxCommunicationProblem SolvingInternal Audit

About the role

  • Join us in bringing joy to customer experience.
  • We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves.
  • This position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of three indirect tax professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and ensure timely and accurate filing of all state and federal regulatory filings, such as FCC/USAC reports, State PSC reports, and Canadian CRTC filings.
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors and consultants.
  • Lead and support the company during federal, state, and local telecom and indirect tax audits.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, accounting, and business operations, to provide tax support and guidance.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls over tax processes to ensure SOX compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, with a focus on the telecommunications industry.
  • Demonstrated experience with FCC/USAC filings and telecom tax compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian GST/HST regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • CPA and/or Master of Science in Taxation.
  • Experience with Avalara tax automation software.
  • Experience working in a corporate tax department or a public accounting firm.
  • The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States.
  • Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.
  • Five9 is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.

Compensation

  • Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
  • Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
  • We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

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