Tax Manager

We’re looking for a Tax Manager to build and lead ClickHouse’s global tax function as we continue to scale and prepare for public-company readiness. This role will oversee all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll partner closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance, manage risk, and implement scalable tax processes that support a growing international footprint and future IPO readiness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage global income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and coordination with external advisors for U.S. federal, state, and international filings.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, controls, and documentation to support SOX and public-company requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of tax expense and cash taxes.
• Oversee indirect tax (VAT, GST, sales/use tax) compliance and registrations across global jurisdictions, collaborating with external providers as needed.
• Support transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, and related compliance activities.
• Advise on tax implications of new business initiatives, cross-border transactions, and corporate structuring.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system integrations to streamline tax operations.
• Monitor changes in global tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Prepare tax-related materials for management and board reporting, including tax risk assessments and planning initiatives.
• Support special projects such as IPO readiness, legal entity rationalization, and potential M&A due diligence.
  
  

What You Bring Along

• 8–10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or multinational corporate tax, ideally within the SaaS or technology sector.
• CPA or equivalent certification required; MST or JD/LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws, with hands-on experience managing global compliance.
• Deep understanding of ASC 740, tax accounting, and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience supporting pre-IPO or public-company tax operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, and Legal teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.