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Tax Manager

AttentiveUnited StatesFull-time
$130k – $150kPosted 30+ days ago
International TaxM&A AdvisoryIndirect / VAT
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Role description

From the employer

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the

way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines

powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer

relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our

AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive

performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights.

Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with

more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries. Leading global brands like

Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions

of interactions that power tens of billions in revenue for our customers.

With a distributed global workforce and employee hubs in New York City, San

Francisco, London, and Sydney, Attentive’s team has been consistently recognized

for its performance and culture. We’re proud to be included in Deloitte’s Fast

500

[https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-zone3/us/en/docs/services/deloitte-private/2025/us-2024-technology-fast-500-rankings.pdf] (four

years running!), LinkedIn’s Top Startups

[https://www.attentive.com/blog/attentive-ranked-8-on-linkedins-2020-top-startups-list-in-the-united-states], Forbes’

Cloud 100 [https://www.forbes.com/lists/cloud100/] (five years running!), Inc.’s

Best Workplaces [https://www.inc.com/best-workplaces/2025], and the Human Rights

Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

[https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index]!

About the Role

  • Attentive is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Tax Manager to join our Tax
  • team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Tax, this individual will
  • play a key role in supporting all aspects of Attentive’s tax function, including
  • tax accounting, compliance, planning, and strategic initiatives.
  • As the Tax Manager, you will help build scalable processes to support
  • Attentive’s continued growth while partnering cross-functionally across Finance,
  • Legal, HR, and Operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing
  • technical tax expertise with process improvement, strategic thinking, and
  • hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • What You’ll Accomplish
  • Assist in the preparation and review of Attentive’s ASC 740 tax provision,

including effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax assets and

liabilities, and uncertain tax positions.

  • Act as a key reviewer and contributor in direct and indirect tax compliance

processes, including federal, state, local, sales/use, and other tax filings.

  • Prepare and review tax supporting documentation and workpapers to ensure

accurate and timely compliance and reporting.

  • Research, analyze, and draft technical memoranda on a variety of federal,

state, and international tax matters.

  • Support strategic tax planning initiatives, including tax forecasting,

modeling, R&D credits, and other tax optimization opportunities.

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate the tax implications

of business initiatives, transactions, and operational changes.

  • Support external tax audits and inquiries, including coordination with

auditors and taxing authorities.

  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts

to Attentive's tax position and compliance requirements.

  • Help drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and tax technology

enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.

  • Support ad hoc tax projects and special initiatives in partnership with the

Senior Director of Tax.

Your Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) strongly preferred.
  • 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience within a public accounting

firm and/or corporate tax department.

  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and accounting for income taxes.
  • Experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance, as well as

sales/use and other indirect taxes.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform technical tax research and translate complex

tax concepts into practical business recommendations.

  • Experience supporting tax planning, forecasting, and strategic tax

initiatives.

  • High attention to detail with the ability to drive projects to completion in

a deadline-driven environment.

  • Experience supporting audits and interacting with external auditors and

taxing authorities.

  • Experience within a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment is a

plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain

complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

and competing deadlines.

  • Excellent analytical, research, conceptual, and planning skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate, be proactive, and function independently.
  • Must be highly hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced

environment with evolving priorities and responsibilities.

You'll get competitive perks and benefits [https://www.attentive.com/benefits],

from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $165,000

annually + equity + benefits

  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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Attentive Company Values

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Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions

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Learn more about AWAKE [https://www.attentive.com/awake], Attentive’s collective

of employee resource groups.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to

apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity

that closely matches your skills and experience.

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our

employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants

from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities

for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected

characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable

workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is

also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with

disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please

let your recruiter know.

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