Chowbus Tax Manager at Chowbus managing U.S. SALT, income tax provision, foreign jurisdiction setup, transfer pricing, and China tax planning. Responsible for establishing tax processes and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Own nexus monitoring, state registrations, and sales/use tax compliance across all states where Chowbus operates
Manage state income/franchise tax filings and respond to state notices and audits
Apply correct tax treatment to promotional programs (e.g., equipment vouchers) and monitor use-tax exposure on internal-use equipment
Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740 across all Chowbus entities
Own deferred tax schedules, valuation allowance analysis, and uncertain tax position documentation
Serve as the primary tax contact for PwC during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
Lead tax-related workstreams for new entity formation as Chowbus enters new markets
Assess permanent establishment risk and build local compliance calendars for new jurisdictions
Own the group's transfer pricing policy and intercompany agreements across U.S., China, and Canada
Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies with external advisors
Oversee China VAT and CIT compliance and cross-border withholding tax on intercompany payments
Identify and pursue applicable China tax incentives
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in AccountingStrong hands-on experience with UStrong communicatorCPA or equivalentExperience with China tax matters (CITMandarin proficiency
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong hands-on experience with U.S. SALT
Strong experience in either income tax or international/cross-border tax
Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting
Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean finance team, building process rather than inheriting it
Strong communicator, able to work directly with external auditors, local country advisors, and cross-functional business partners
Preferred
CPA or equivalent
Direct exposure to transfer pricing concepts and documentation; OECD/BEPS familiarity
Experience with China tax matters (CIT, VAT, withholding tax), or demonstrated ability to build that expertise quickly in partnership with local advisors
