About GooseheadGoosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions so, we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.Job SummaryThe Manager, Tax is the organization's dedicated tax resource, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Goosehead's income tax function including its relationship with third-party tax service providers. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role manages the flow of information between the core accounting team and external tax preparers, oversees the GAAP tax provision process, and ensures timely, accurate federal and state compliance across Goosehead's UP-C structure. The role also has oversight responsibility for personal property tax, sales and use tax, and supports other compliance functions and initiatives throughout the organization This is an ideal opportunity for a tax professional ready to transition from compliance preparation into a management and oversight capacity, leveraging outside specialists for technical execution while building the internal judgment to direct and review their work.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTax ComplianceOversee the preparation and filing of federal and state corporate and partnership income tax returns by third-party service providersServe as the primary liaison between the accounting team and external tax preparers, ensuring timely and complete delivery of financial data and supporting schedulesManage internal and external filing deadlines, tracking deliverables across all federal and state returnsAnalyze and manage state nexus and apportionment positions across the company's multi-state operations, coordinating with outside advisors on filing methodologyReview returns, extensions, and underlying workpapers prepared by outside providers to ensure technical accuracy and completenessManage all tax payments and refunds and maintain accurate records individual federal and state liabilitiesIncome Tax AccountingOversee the preparation of the GAAP income tax provision including the calculation of taxable income and current and deferred income tax expenseDevelop and maintain internal controls over the income tax provision process to ensure accuracy and maintain SOX compliancePrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and rollforwards to ensure the accuracy of income tax related accountsAnalyze effective tax rate drivers and communicate variances and forecasting considerations to accounting and FP&A leadershipManage calculations, payments, and reporting related to our Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA), partnership distributions, and assist with other entity management functionsCompliance OversightMonitor changes in tax law and regulatory requirements, and proactively assess their impact on the business and existing compliance processesManage personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, and other compliance areas in coordination with external service providersPartner with payroll, legal, and other external service providers on payroll tax matters as they ariseIdentify and evaluate tax credits, incentives, and planning opportunities applicable to the businessSupport entity governance matters, including state registrations, franchise tax filings, and related administrative requirementsMaintain current knowledge of corporate and partnership tax law developments relevant to the company's structure and operationsExperience and EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax or related field; Master’s in Taxation a plusCPA or CPA candidate4-7+ years of tax experience, ideally including Big 4 or national public accounting experience in corporate and/or partnership taxationExposure to income tax provision (ASC 740) preparation or reviewKnowledge of corporate and partnership tax environmentsRequired Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting concepts, including current and deferred taxFamiliarity with partnership taxation fundamentals and pass-through reporting conceptsGeneral understanding of state nexus and apportionment principlesStrong project management and coordination skills; comfortable managing multiple external relationships and deadlines simultaneouslyAbility to translate GAAP financial data into tax-relevant information and vice versaStrong Excel skillsHigh attention to detail, with the judgment to know when to escalate technical issues versus resolve independentlyAbility to build effective working relationships with outside advisors and internal stakeholders across accounting, legal, and payrollBenefits SummaryHigh quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs401K Matching PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid holidays, vacation, and sick leaveCorporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental and emotional wellnessFinancial Solution ProgramEqual Employment OpportunityGoosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.
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