Licensing Manager Remote Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Essential Functions

Note: The essential duties and primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Coordinate the Company’s income tax compliance process, coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely federal, state, local, and other required tax filings.
• Serve as the primary internal tax subject matter expert, providing guidance and recommendations on tax matters across the organization.
• Organize a tax calendar that ensures timely filing of sales and property taxes by internal resources and timely payment and filing of income, payroll and franchise taxes through 3rd parties
• Develop and maintain a cohesive tax strategy that aligns with the Company’s business objectives, growth plans, and evolving operating structure.
• Partner with accounting leadership and external auditors to support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations, financial statement disclosures, and related reporting requirements.
• Assess the tax implications of business changes, acquisitions, restructurings, new products, geographic expansion, and other strategic initiatives, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting guidance, evaluate organizational impacts, and implement necessary compliance on planning actions.
• Identify and execute tax planning opportunities that minimize risk, improve tax efficiency, and support the Company’s financial objectives.
• Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries, notices, audits, and examinations, working with external advisors as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective tax-related processes, controls, documentation, and policies to support compliance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, and business leaders to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into key business decisions and transactions.

Marginal or Additional Functions

• Participates in on-going staff meetings, training activities and continuing education to maintain relevant understanding and knowledge of business operations, related procedures and processes.
• Provides training, guidance, and support to employees and business partners on tax-related processes, accounting policies, and finance procedures, as needed.
• Maintains a level of currency in accounting and tax compliance related issues by participating with and maintaining memberships with professional work groups, attending trainings, seminars, and other business-related conferences; and interfacing with peers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

• This position does not include formal, direct supervisory and managerial responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education, Licensure or Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field preferred.
• CPA preferred; Master’s in Taxation (MST) preferred

Work Experience or Related Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including indirect taxes and exposure to tax provision calculations
• Experience partnering with external auditors and tax advisors
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of nexus assessment and an ability to research sales tax rules by state.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and income tax provision processes
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts into practical business recommendations and risk mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as NetSuite, Excel, and business intelligence/reporting platforms
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills to run, analyze and present data as described
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow standard operating procedures with regard  to patient data to ensure compliance with HIPAA is required

Equipment:

• Working knowledge of a PC, business and communications software (MS Office) and web-based tools are required

Travel Requirements and Conditions

• Minimal travel expected

Work Environment, Conditions and Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a remote home or office environment. 

Physical Requirements and Demands

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.

• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment

Additional Position Information

• Compensation: $120K to $150K DOE