Tax Manager

Location: New York, New York, United States; in-office attendance required 4–5 days per week.

Salary: $140,000–$145,000 USD annual base compensation, plus equity.

Company

The Farmer’s Dog provides personalized, freshly made dog food through a direct-to-consumer subscription service and is expanding into broader personalized pet care.

What you will do

• Own quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes, including workpapers, financial statement footnotes, and internal memos.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual tax close activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.
• Manage preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income, sales, and gross receipts tax returns and maintain the tax calendar.
• Direct audit defense and tax controversy activities, including communications with taxing authorities and resolution of audits and notices.
• Manage external tax advisors and serve as an internal point of contact for complex tax questions.
• Lead tax planning, process improvement, systems design, and efficiency initiatives using data and AI.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including direct and indirect taxes at federal, state, and local levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of income tax accounting principles, including ASC 740.
• Hands-on experience managing tax audits and notices and directing external advisors.
• Proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in the New York office 4–5 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on customer problems and measurable impact.
• Dog-friendly office in SoHo.
• Market-competitive compensation and equity package.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-supported mental health benefits.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave, competitive 401(k) plan with company match, and flexible PTO.
• Discounted fresh food for employees’ dogs.