Mainspring Energy
Tax Manager
Menlo Park, CA
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$175kDetected 29 days ago
ComplianceAccountingFP&ATaxProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTax ProvisionClaims Management
About the role
- The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities.
- This role offers meaningful ownership, broad exposure across the business, and direct visibility with senior leadership.
- This role is ideal for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and taking ownership.
Responsibilities
- Own federal and state income tax compliance activities and coordinate with external tax advisors
- Maintain tax calendars, filing schedules, and payment obligations across jurisdictions
- Support audits, tax notices, and inquiries from federal and state authorities
- Lead multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including nexus analysis and registrations
- Manage sales tax audits, exemptions, and documentation requirements
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and assets
- Support contract insurance reviews and claims management activities
- Partner with Legal and Operations to identify and mitigate emerging business risks
- Build and document scalable tax processes and controls
- Evaluate and implement tax automation tools where appropriate
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and tax provision processes
- Experience with federal and state income tax compliance
- Hands-on experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance and nexus analysis
- Familiarity with property tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with non-tax stakeholders
Nice to have
- Big 4 or regional public accounting experience
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, hardware, or capital equipment businesses
- Exposure to energy tax incentives, R&D tax credits, or other business tax credits
- Experience with tax technology platforms such as Avalara, Vertex, OneSource, or CorpTax
- Exposure to IPO readiness, public company reporting, or SOX environments
- Familiarity with corporate insurance programs and risk management activities
- Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement.
- In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
- Pragmatic Optimism
- Excellence without Ego
- Proactive Collaboration
Compensation
- Manage quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision processes
Benefits
- Help manage Mainspring's corporate insurance programs, including renewals, broker relationships, and coverage reviews
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