Head of TaxSan Jose, California, United States

Head Of Tax

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You'll Do :

• The Director, Tax is responsible for consolidated income tax reporting as well as all aspects of taxation for the Company.
• Manage uncertain tax positions documentation with external consultants, including setting the scope of work needed, provide information requested and review deliverables
• Negotiate contracts with software providers, external consultants, and tax shared service companies (subsidiaries and affiliates)
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes to tax laws and regulations and provide relevant updates and guidance to management
• Lead the Company's quarterly and annual SEC tax reporting process, managing the collaboration with the Company's SEC reporting team as well as maintaining excellent relationships with external auditors
• Partner with the outside consultants, to advise on global projects, review tax opportunities, develop forecasts and optimize tax department operations
• Lead tax compliance processes for federal, state and local income and indirect taxes
• Be the technical leader on all tax accounting matters
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed tax laws and analyze their impact on the Company
• Research technical tax matters and prepare documentation to support tax positions
• Support strategic tax planning, identify, recommend, and implement policies, procedures and best practices
• Continuously monitor and proactively Identify and obtain tax incentives for the company.
• Oversee compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation
• Partner with Finance, Supply chain, R&D and other stakeholders to evaluate business opportunities and global initiatives
• Champion operational excellence through process improvement and technology transformation

What You Need :

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $180,000 - $225,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.