Tax Manager

Role Description

StarRez is seeking a Tax Manager to build and lead our in-house tax function while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors across a complex global environment. This is a high-impact opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance work into strategic tax planning, entity management, and global cash optimization.

You will serve as the internal owner of tax across the organization, helping reduce reliance on external advisors while improving visibility, control, and scalability across our global operations. You will also play a key role in supporting tax planning and structure optimization initiatives associated with our continued international growth and future transaction activity.

Role Specifics

• Work Location: Remote (US)
• Travel: Less than 5% (The percentage of travel is an estimation and could vary based on business needs.)
• Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller.
• Application Deadline: This role will accept applications until June 10th, 2026 at 11:59PM CDT, unless otherwise posted.

What You Will Own

• Own end-to-end U.S. federal and multi-state income tax compliance across a high-volume, multi-entity filing structure driven by acquisitions.
• Prepare and review tax filings, including apportionment, nexus analysis, registrations, and audit support.
• Manage tax calendars, estimated payments, extensions, and ensure timely, accurate filings across all jurisdictions.
• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740), including current/deferred tax calculations, reconciliations, and support for financial reporting and audit.
• Coordinate international tax compliance (AU, UK, and India) with external advisors; review filings and ensure alignment with global structure.
• Support transfer pricing execution, intercompany agreements, and documentation in coordination with external advisors.
• Partner with Legal to manage global entity structure, including entity setup, maintenance, governance filings, and restructuring activities.
• Collaborate with Finance on global cash management, including repatriation strategies, intercompany funding, dividends, and cash tax efficiency.
• Identify and execute tax planning and structure optimization opportunities to improve global tax efficiency.
• Implement and enhance tax processes, controls, and documentation to improve scalability and audit readiness.
• Evaluate and implement tax and/or entity management systems to increase automation, visibility, and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external advisors (e.g., RSM), reducing reliance on outsourced work while maintaining technical quality and coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong expertise in U.S. corporate income tax and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with tax provision (ASC 740).
• Exposure to international tax concepts.
• Experience with transfer pricing concepts and intercompany arrangements.
• Familiarity with tax software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience working within Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firms.
• Experience working with UK, Australia, India, or multinational structures.
• Experience operating within a global SaaS or high-growth technology environment.
• Exposure to tax structure optimization and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Experience implementing or improving tax and entity management systems.
• Familiarity with treasury-related tax considerations, including cash repatriation and intercompany funding structures.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years.
• Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match for eligible team members.
• Work alongside a supportive team with emphasis on learning and development opportunities.
• Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.
• Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Company Description

StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.