Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Shield AI is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our Finance team. As Shield AI expands globally, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the tax function at a high-growth, mission-driven tech company. This role will be critical in ensuring compliance with global tax laws and developing forward-thinking tax strategies aligned with our innovation and international growth. This role will report to the Controller and work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to guide business decisions, manage compliance, and optimize tax operations globally.
What you'll do:
- Lead and execute all aspects of global tax strategy, planning, and compliance.
- Oversee preparation and submission of tax filings (income tax, sales & use tax, VAT, payroll tax, property tax).
- Ensure accurate global tax provision (ASC 740) and reporting.
- Support international operations, managing cross-border tax planning and compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to advise on tax implications of business transactions and expansion plans.
- Research complex tax issues, summarize the implications for management, and prepare technical tax memorandums and documentation.
- Oversee transfer pricing arrangements and intercompany tax issues.
- Manage relationships with external tax consultants and advisors.
- Foster a culture of compliance and tax awareness across departments.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting or Tax.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax, indirect taxes, and international tax principles.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of global transfer pricing, VAT, and M&A tax strategies.
- Self-motivation with high standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
Preferred qualifications:
- JD, master’s degree in taxation, CPA, and/or LLM in Tax
- Experience in a software, defense technology or aerospace company.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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