Tax Director - CPA - 10yrs experience - Salary: 200k - Cebu City

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Provision (ASC 740)

• Prepare and maintain income tax provision (ASC 740) calculations and supporting workpapers, including effective tax rates, deferred tax items, current and long-term tax liabilities, journal entries, and related account reconciliations
• Oversee and review preparation of federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns prepared by EY; serve as EY’s primary internal point of contact for all tax compliance engagements, coordinating information requests, managing deliverable timelines, and reviewing work product prior to filing
• Manage and maintain all state income tax nexus compliance documentation; oversee state income tax filing preparation and timely payment across all active jurisdictions
• Maintain and continuously update company’s sales tax compliance program across all 50 states, coordinating with external tax technology platforms and ensuring accuracy of rates, exemptions, and remittances
• Formalize and document the organization’s tax positions, procedures, calculations, and payment schedules
• Oversee and participate in preparation of tax compliance engagements and related documentation as needed (e.g., IRS Section 382 study, 263A UNICAP, R&D credit analysis)
• Monitor and assess tax implications of changes to the business model, new product lines, and geographic expansion

45%

Tariff & Trade Tax Advisory

• Serve as the company’s internal expert on the evolving U.S. tariff environment, including Section 301 tariffs, Section 232 tariffs, and any additional executive actions affecting imported goods
• Monitor tariff developments and assess financial and operational impact on FabFitFun’s product sourcing, vendor contracts, landed cost models, and gross margin
• Partner with the merchandise, supply chain, and FP&A teams to model tariff exposure scenarios and evaluate mitigation strategies (e.g., country of origin shifts, HTS reclassification, first sale valuation, duty drawback)
• Maintain awareness of de minimis threshold changes and their impact on direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipments
• Ensure customs compliance documentation is current and accurate; coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers as needed
• Advise leadership on tariff-related disclosures and risk factor language for SEC filings and lender reporting

20%

Annual Audit & External Reporting Support

• Serve as the primary tax liaison for the annual GAAP financial statement audit conducted by PwC, including preparation of all tax-related PBC schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
• Support PwC’s review of the income tax provision, deferred tax balances, uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10), and tax-related footnote disclosures
• Assist in preparation of SEC disclosure-quality tax footnotes and ASC 740 disclosures consistent with Public Business Entity (PBE) standards as required under the company’s Regulation CF filing obligations
• Respond to auditor inquiries and document tax technical positions with appropriate authoritative support
• Ensure all tax-related representations in the management representation letter are complete and accurate

25%

Cross-Functional Tax Advisory & Systems

• Collaborate with the Technical Accounting and Financial Accounting teams to ensure accurate capture of book-to-tax adjustments (e.g., inventory adjustments, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, warrant accounting)
• Inform and partner with the finance team to incorporate tax impact caused by changes in the business or tax code and actively contribute to strategic planning discussions
• Partner with Data Engineering to maintain data integrity and communicate new or changed business intelligence requirements necessary for tax compliance, including sales tax automation
• Support ad hoc operational and systems initiatives, including identifying opportunities to improve tax technology infrastructure (e.g., Avalara or similar sales tax automation platforms, NetSuite tax modules)
• Research and advise on tax implications of new business transactions, restructuring scenarios, or changes in legal entity structure

10%

Job Requirements

Minimum Experience

Education & Experience

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field; CPA required
• 10+ years of relevant tax accounting experience at a large private or public company, or a combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Deep expertise in ASC 740 income tax provision and multi-state corporate income tax compliance
• Strong working knowledge of sales and use tax compliance across all U.S. states, including nexus analysis and exemption certificate management
• Demonstrated experience navigating the current tariff and trade environment, including Section 301/232 tariffs, HTS classification, duty drawback, and customs compliance in a consumer goods or e-commerce context
• Experience supporting Big 4 external audits and preparing tax-related PBCs and workpapers; prior experience working directly with a Big 4 firm a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and serve as the sole internal tax resource
• Strong research skills and experience applying GAAP (ASC 740) and IRC within the consumer goods, DTC, or subscription commerce industry
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and execute with precision in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• with US Tax Compliance experience
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience
• Experience with Regulation CF, SEC tax disclosure requirements, or PBE reporting standards
• Experience with e-commerce, subscription box, or direct-to-consumer business models
• NetSuite experience (ERP system used by the company)
• Familiarity with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)
• Experience with international tax compliance or transfer pricing concepts

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, with particular depth in ASC 740 (income taxes)
• In-depth understanding of U.S. federal and multi-state corporate income tax law
• Strong grasp of the current tariff landscape, including executive order actions, exclusion processes, and their financial statement implications
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to non-tax stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Comfortable operating as a self-directed individual contributor with broad ownership across the tax function

Note: A remote work setup may be offered. Applicants based in Metro Manila are highly encouraged to apply.