Job description
At Guild, we believe talent is everywhere and that opportunity should be too. We continue to have our home and headquarters in Denver, but we have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the United States. While some roles may require proximity to our Denver office, roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 32 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. We typically keep job postings active for 3–5 weeks, though this may vary depending on applicant volume and other factors.
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At Guild, we uphold our Core Values in everything we do. Our team emphasizes our Core Values in the following ways:
- Nurture A Learner’s Mindset-using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and development areas
- Build Shared Success- building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Be an Owner- holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Create Belonging - recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to our company
Guild is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager, Tax to lead and manage our tax operations, with a strong emphasis on indirect taxes, including sales and use tax and local tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of general tax principles, proven experience in tax provision preparation under ASC 740, and exposure to M&A tax implications. This individual will be instrumental in working with third-party tax advisors, advising management on emerging tax issues, responding to ad hoc internal requests, and contributing to tax planning and optimization strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Indirect Tax Management
Oversee all sales and use tax compliance, including registrations, filings, audits, and reconciliations.
Manage local tax requirements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across jurisdictions.
Coordinate with third-party providers for accurate sales tax calculations, exemption certificate management, and jurisdictional compliance.
Tax Provision & Compliance
Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including calculation, documentation, and internal reporting.
Ensure all federal, state, and local tax returns are prepared accurately and timely, in coordination with external tax service providers.
Maintain tax balances in the general ledger and support the financial reporting team as needed.
Tax Advisory & Planning
Monitor tax legislation and regulatory changes; evaluate the impact on the business and communicate potential risks/opportunities to leadership.
Support tax planning efforts, including identification and analysis of opportunities for tax savings and process efficiencies.
Provide tax input for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the key liaison with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of tax positions.
Partner with Accounting, Legal, Finance, and Business Operations teams to assess the tax implications of business decisions.
Lead or participate in special projects and ad hoc tax-related requests from senior management.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA, MST, or equivalent credential.
7+ years of tax experience with a blend of public accounting and industry roles preferred.
In-depth knowledge of sales & use tax and other indirect taxes.
Hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provision preparation.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex tax matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
Experience working with third-party tax software/tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, OneSource).
Exposure to M&A tax structuring and due diligence.
Familiarity with international indirect tax concepts (a plus but not required).
We are committed to equal pay for equal work and believe in compensation transparency. All salary ranges are standardized nationwide and will not vary by region. This role offers a competitive total compensation package, including a base salary range of $145,000-$168,400 and variable compensation (bonus) eligibility along with stock options. Compensation offered will be based on a combination of factors such as experience, competencies, and internal equity.
At Guild, we unlock the talent and economic potential of America’s workforce for employees and their companies. We partner with the nation’s largest employers—including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, Hilton, Macy’s, Target, and The Walt Disney Company—to create cultures of opportunity that help them attract and retain top talent, while building the workforce of the future from within. By using our proprietary Career Opportunity Platform to develop education and learning programs that work in the real-world, thousands of employees at those companies have gained the skills, knowledge, and guidance they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families—all without paying for tuition or career services on their own.
Guild is female-founded and a certified B Corp. The company has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 list, CNBC Disruptor50 list three years in a row, Inc. Best Led Companies list, Fast Co. World Changing Ideas list and the B Lab Best for the World list among many others.
Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits:
- Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
- Access to a 401k to help save for the future
- Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
- 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
- Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits.
- Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
- Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth
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