Senior Tax Accountant​/Tax Manager; CPA)

Zena Tech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through Zena Drone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

We’re hiring a CPA with corporate tax expertise to join our Austin office as an in-house tax professional. You will own tax compliance and planning for our U.S. and international operations and serve as the company’s go-to technical resource on tax matters.

• Prepare and review federal, state, local, and international tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments
• Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision calculations and related financial reporting
• Research and interpret tax laws and regulations using advanced research tools to assess impacts and support compliance
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure the general ledger supports accurate tax reporting, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balances
• Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze tax implications and provide strategic guidance, including cross-border structures and transfer pricing
• Assist with tax audits, examinations, and responses to taxing authorities
• Support tax aspects of acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance tax reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

• Active CPA license (or eligibility for licensure in Texas)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Senior Tax Accountant: 4+ years of corporate tax experience
• Tax Manager: 7+ years of corporate tax experience, including review responsibility
• Strong knowledge of C corporation and U.S. international tax
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping and general ledger principles
• Proficiency with tax research, preparation, and provision software, and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills

• Public accounting experience combined with in-house experience
• Transfer pricing, M&A, or restructuring experience

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication with non-tax audiences
• Self-starter comfortable building processes in a growing function
• Comfortable coordinating across time zones with international teams

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.