Fast Facts

The Senior Tax Associate will manage state, local, and indirect tax compliance, oversee property tax reporting, and serve as the primary contact for tax-related inquiries at Evolv Technology.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include preparing and filing property and sales tax returns, managing tax exemptions, assisting with audits, and serving as a liaison for external tax consultants.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong sales and property tax expertise, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with relevant software like Avalara and NetSuite.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years of related experience, ideally in a public company setting, is preferred.

Location: This position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 3 days per week at the HQ.

Compensation: $73000 - $117000 / Annually

The Elevator Pitch

Are you skilled in managing state, local and indirect tax exposure, filings, exemptions, and answering questions about tax and tax relationships? Are you organized, responsible and knowledgeable?

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and property tax reporting processes, in addition to overseeing tax relationships and all tax-related things. While no person is an expert in all areas of tax, you will be the point of contact for tax questions.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will:

Prepare and file property tax returns on behalf of the company
Prepare and file all sales tax returns, managing where are we registered, and ensuring accuracy
Learn and take on the Tax Exemption Certificate process
Oversee the process ensuring payment of all taxes due for all tax types
Assist payroll department with notices, requests or other payroll tax related issues that may arise

Within 3 months, you will:

Meet with our external tax providers to develop a rapport and a relationship
Assist with information requests for corporate income tax accounting and return preparation
Prepare journal entries and reconcile all tax-related general ledger accounts
Assist with quarterly and annual external audits
Assist preparation of financial statement disclosures
Assist with resolution of any open tax notices or tax audits

By the end of the first year, you will:

Become first point of contact for all tax related matters, including supporting Federal and State tax returns, and any other required filings, and get answer tax questions
Lead on any open tax notices and audits

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Sales Tax Expertise

Prepare all sales & used tax returns, file timely and ensure completion of payment process
Review & upload tax exemption certificates promptly
Track tax exemption certificates, following up for renewals from customers to ensure they remain valid
Assist with sales tax refunds and credit memos
Perform quarterly tax exposure analyses

Property Tax Expertise

Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain property software
Coordinate and ensure timely filing of property tax returns for all jurisdictions
Review assessments, tax bills and accruals for accuracy
Track appeals, new sites, parcels and asset changes
Prepare business personal property tax forecasts for pricing and budgeting

Income Tax Responsibilities

Serve as internal liaison for external tax consultants
Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC740, including providing requested information and support to external advisors
Assist external advisors with corporate tax return preparation (provide requested information and support)

Financial Acumen

Understand the financial data needed for reporting and where it comes from and understand the source data.
In 3 Months, understand our systems and underlying data
In 6 Months, be able to run all needed data on your own and complete filings with little oversight.
Be self-sufficient in pulling data and be knowledgeable enough about what the data means.

Team Engagement

Be aligned with the team and openly communicate.
Fit with the team is especially important as we are a solid group that supports each other. We will know this is met by meeting deadlines with month-end closes and other schedules.
Pitch in for ad hoc projects and be willing to assist cross-functionally
In 1-3 months, participate in monthly close meetings
In 1-3 months, become first point of contact for tax related questions and requests
In 3-6 months, provide updates for tax status and ensure all tax close-related processes are completed timely

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?

You will be joining the accounting team and report to the Assistant Controller.
The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive and fun!

Where is the role located?

The Company has a hybrid work model with minimum of 3 days per week at our HQ in Waltham, MA

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3-5 years related experience
Experience in a public company preferred
Experience using our software packages - Avalara and PropertyPoint and NetSuite – preferred
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc)

Compensation and Transparency Statement:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $73,000- $117,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:

The specific salary range for your preferred location
A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings
Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:

Do the right thing, always;
Put people first'
Own it;
Win together; and continue to
Be bold, stay curious.

Our Benefits Include:

Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.

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