May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.
Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Tax and Treasury Operations Manager to add to our Finance team to oversee the tax, treasury and accounts payable functions. We are looking for a candidate that can build new processes, is motivated by constant process improvement opportunities, and can work well cross-functionally. This role reports to the Director of Accounting.
Essential Responsibilities
Tax Compliance
- Direct the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements
- Manage all tax compliance matters, engaging third party service providers as needed, for both domestic and international tax requirements
- Preparation and review of supporting calculation work papers for federal and state income tax returns
- Monitor tax law changes and determining impact to company
- Driving improvements to the company's overall tax position and assisting with special projects as needed
Treasury Operations
- Manage processes related to cash and investments, debt, and treasury with oversight of debt and treasury compliance processes aligned with internal policies
- Make recommendations to management on various treasury related decisions and escalate treasury matters for attention of management
- Facilitate any treasury related system implementation, new bank relationship initiations, and other activities to leverage efficiencies in treasury and accounts payable activities
- Manage and lead Accounts Payable Analyst(s)
- Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and that they have been recorded in the accounting system with appropriate consideration of accounting treatment
- Generate batch payments to vendors on a routine schedule and ensure timely payment of accounts payable in accordance with payment terms
- Manage the corporate credit card program and banking relationship
- Build and maintain working relationships with external vendors and ensure all vendor documentation is retained and proper internal controls related to vendors are utilized
- Manage billing inquiries, such as payment methods and payment remittances
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and provide analytical support for all treasury related activities
- Participate in risk management activities with insurance broker and internal stakeholders
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Technical expertise in tax accounting matters, demonstrated by a minimum of 5+ years of relevant tax experience preparing and reviewing US GAAP income tax provisions
- Provides guidance in the use of appropriate treasury principles and practices
- Motivates, coaches, and encourages collaboration within the team
- Independently determines high impact actions to achieve outcomes
- Ensures business outcomes associated with work efforts
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement with regards to processes, planning and execution of activities
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required
- Minimum 5 years of general tax and/or accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or equivalent experience
- Certified Public Accountant license (CPA)
- Experience with managing a team
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional problem-solving, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills skills
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
- Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
- Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Experience using Netsuite ERP
- Experience with legal entity structure analysis
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
- Experience with entities involved in active fundraising activities
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
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- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- Travel required? - Minimal: 1%-10%
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate!
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
- Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
- Generous paid parental leave with immediate eligibility as well as a phased return to work.
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to 18 paid company holidays.
- Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.
Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!
May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
What We Do
May Mobility is a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. We aim to transform cities and make transit more safe, sustainable, accessible and equitable for everyone by building a better AV technology that works in the real world. We have delivered more than 335,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date across 11 cities in the U.S. and Japan.
Why Work With Us
May Mobility is a place where innovators, creators, and tech visionaries work together towards a common purpose: to create a safer, greener, and more accessible world. Join our team and make a real impact.
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