Tax Manager

Position Overview

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LivePerson is the global leader in enterprise conversations. Hundreds of the world’s leading brands use our Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month. We foster an inclusive workplace culture that encourages meaningful connection, collaboration, and innovation. This role seeks a detail-oriented and strategic Tax Manager to oversee and manage LivePerson's tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of tax regulations and the ability to lead cross-functional efforts to ensure accurate and timely filing while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency. This role will report to the Global Controller.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core tax responsibilities, including income tax, sales/use tax, and related filings, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee statutory reporting requirements, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory accounts and tax disclosures.
• Manage the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations, including income, sales/use, property, and other indirect taxes.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision (ASC 740) reporting, including deferred tax calculations and financial statement disclosures.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess implications for the business; advise management on tax strategy and planning.
• Develop and implement strategies for tax efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities, coordinating documentation and responses as needed.
• Supervise and mentor tax team members, providing guidance and professional development.
• Support business initiatives, including M&A activities, new product launches, and expansion into new jurisdictions, from a tax compliance and planning perspective.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure consistent and accurate tax treatment of transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.

Company Information

LivePerson is the global leader in enterprise conversations. Hundreds of the world’s leading brands — including HSBC, Chipotle, and Virgin Media — use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing a uniquely rich data set and safety tools to unlock the power of Conversational AI for better customer experiences.