Senior Manager Domestic Tax (Gaming Payments)

TL;DR

Senior Manager Domestic Tax (Gaming Payments): Own and manage US federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning for a global gaming payments company with an accent on SALT programs, sales tax processes, and R&D expenditure capitalization. Focus on developing scalable tax infrastructure, monitoring legislative changes, and integrating tax strategies into business decisions and M&A activities.

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, United States

Salary: $180,000 - $230,000 a year (specific to Los Angeles)

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company with tools and services helping video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize games worldwide.

What you will do

• Own US federal, state, and local tax compliance, including returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Lead state and local tax (SALT) program with nexus analysis and registration management.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance, managing providers for filings and certificates.
• Manage IRC Section 174 R&D capitalization and ASC 740 tax provision processes.
• Monitor tax law changes, develop planning strategies, and handle audits end-to-end.
• Support M&A with tax due diligence and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Accounting teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related; CPA and/or MST/JD strongly preferred
• 8+ years progressive domestic tax experience in public accounting (Big 4/large firm) or in-house
• Comprehensive knowledge of US federal corporate income tax and consolidated returns
• Demonstrated expertise in state/local taxation, sales/use tax, and nexus analysis
• Deep knowledge of IRC Section 174 R&D rules and ASC 740 provision concepts
• Strong communication skills to explain complex tax issues to non-experts

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, ecommerce, digital payments, gaming, or SaaS
• Familiarity with merchant of record tax considerations
• Experience with multi-state sales tax software (Avalara, Vertex)
• Exposure to international tax and M&A tax aspects

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Personalized career roadmap and professional development opportunities
• Supportive environment focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and work-life balance

Hiring process

• Background check including criminal history, employment/education verification, credit check, and professional license verification
• Review of applications potentially using AI tools, with final decisions by humans