Senior Tax Manager

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip‑scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high‑resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones, and many other applications.

The Senior Tax Manager will join the Head of Tax in our growing tax and finance team. You will support all facets of our tax function, including sales / use tax, provision, compliance, and tax planning for our global LIDAR business.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with multiple external tax providers in management and preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions, worldwide corporate income tax compliance / planning, and global indirect tax

Be tax lead in maintaining and implementing changes to support Ouster in its business process such as quote to cash, procure to pay, new finance systems, given the Company’s growth

Support international accounting and transfer pricing calculations for our intercompany / cross-border transactions

Manage tax audits through tax analysis, information gathering and documentation

Manage SOX tax processes and controls

Assist with other reporting, calculations and analysis, as required on an ad‑hoc basis

About You

You are a self-starter and a do-er, who rolls up your sleeves and researches information you don’t know to carry the ball forward

You are efficient in carrying out your tasks, reviewing your work to ensure accuracy

You apply common sense and strategic thinking to your daily responsibilities – to improve or refine processes or to automate calculations

You embrace growth mindset and learning

You are approachable and enjoy networking and connecting with diverse groups to draw out creative inspiration

You are flexible and adaptable in a constantly changing environment as the Company continues to grow and expand internationally

You are a team player and will “get into the detail” while being strategic and a business partner with current Senior Tax Analyst

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting

Minimum 7‑10 years of progressive experience working in US domestic (federal and state / local) and international tax, in a corporate setting, with operations in multiple countries and US states

Strong technical and research background around Federal and State Tax Codes, US GAAP (ASC 740, ASC 718, FIN48, etc)

MST and / or CPA is preferred

Indirect tax experience is an asset but not required

Netsuite experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

Working for an experienced Head of Tax who prioritizes coaching and employee development

Partnering with collaborative team members in fulfilling Ouste’s mission

Working in a dynamic and recently‑public company in lidar industry

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($112,000-$208,000)

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender‑identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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