Tax Manager

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Fremont, CA

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and qualified Tax Manager to oversee our company’s tax operations. The Tax Manager will play a critical role in managing tax compliance, resolving audits, mitigating tax risks, and developing strategies that promote financial well-being while ensuring adherence to all applicable laws.

To excel, the ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of tax regulations, excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to lead with a proactive mindset, ensuring timely filings and reducing risk exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings for multiple states, including business, income, sales, and other applicable taxes.
• Ability to negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues
• Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities to resolve tax disputes and audits, while establishing clear deadlines.
• Lead the development of a structured tax risk assessment and tracking system to avoid penalties and ensure compliance.
• Identify and implement proactive tax savings strategies such as Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDA).
• Ensure effective communication of high-risk tax liabilities and audit exposures before they become critical.
• Provide support for internal and external audits, ensuring thorough documentation and timely responses.
• Monitor industry trends and changes to tax laws, ensuring the company stays ahead of evolving regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to maintain updated tax classifications and automate compliance processes.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• 3-5 years of experience in a tax management role, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
• Proven track record in managing state tax compliance, resolving backfilings, and reducing audit risks.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws, with experience in tax audits and developing compliance strategies.
• Proficiency with accounting software, tax tracking systems, and MS Office.
• Strong prioritization, communication, and time management skills to handle complex tax issues and audits.
• Must be a team player and willing to work extended hours when necessary for projects.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision.  PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus 
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Monthly Weee! Points credits

Compensation Range

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 to 155,000
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits 
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers

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