Senior Tax Analyst

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. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help! The Senior Tax Analyst will join our 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.

What you will be doing key responsibilities : Partner with external tax provider in global direct and indirect tax compliance Support quarterly and annual tax provisions Be responsible for property, sales / use tax filings and payments Be tax lead in implementing sales and use tax compliance software Support transfer pricing calculations for our intercompany 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 research 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 What you bring qualifications : A Bachelor's degree in business or accounting 4-6 years of progressive experience working in US domestic (federal and state / local) tax, in a corporate setting, with operations in multiple states Strong technical and research background around Federal and State Tax Codes, US GAAP (ASC 740 and ASC 718) MST and / or CPA is preferred US sales tax experience is an asset Netsuite experience is strongly preferred What you will benefit from : Working for an experienced Head of Tax who prioritizes coaching and employee development Partnering with collaborative team members in fulfilling Ouster mission Working in a dynamic and recently-public company in lidar industry $100,000 - $130,000 a year The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications.

This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

At Ouster we offer a range of competitive benefits, as we believe in taking care of our employees in all aspects of their lives.

Our newly renovated office, located in the Mission District of San Francisco, is a dog-friendly workplace with a kitchen stocked with snacks, fresh fruit and drinks, and a complimentary dinner catered nightly.

• Additional perks include 15 vacation days / 10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave; pre-tax commuter or health care / dependent care accounts;
• 401K match up to 4%; medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser);

life insurance; and short term disability and long term disability. Ouster offers the best benefit options available because we consider the well-being of our employees a top priority.

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.

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