Corporate Tax Manager Equity

Compensation vs. Market: The posted salary range of $124K–$175K is competitive and above median for Corporate Tax Managers in the US, where the typical range is $110K–$155K. The SF Bay Area top of $175K is especially strong. Equity inclusion adds further upside at a growth-stage tech company.

Career Development Signals: This role builds high-demand skills in transfer pricing, ASC 740 tax provision, and global compliance — areas increasingly scrutinized by regulators and highly valued in publicly-traded tech companies. Working at a Series-C+ scale company (6,600+ clients, 74 countries) provides exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional tax structures.

Reporting & Growth Path: Reporting to a Director of Tax with cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Legal, and Accounting is a solid mid-senior positioning. The role appears designed for an IC contributor ready to step into broader ownership — a natural stepping stone toward a Senior Manager or Director of Tax role.

Green Flags:

• Remote-first culture with real flexibility (not just lip service)
• Transparent, tiered salary bands by geography — signals pay equity awareness
• Exposure to external advisors and audit processes builds well-rounded expertise
• Continuous improvement mandate signals a maturing, process-oriented tax function

Watch Points: The 8+ years experience bar combined with a broad scope (compliance + TP + provision + projects) suggests a lean tax team where you may wear many hats. CPA/MST is listed as "a plus" — not required — which may indicate budget constraints at the senior level or openness to experienced practitioners without formal credentials.

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.

Liftoff's solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.

About the Role & Team:

We're seeking a diligent Corporate Tax Manager to manage key aspects of our tax compliance and reporting. In this role, you will support our U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, drive the end-to-end process for intercompany transfer pricing calculations, and play a crucial part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process. You will work under the general guidance of the Director of Tax and collaborate with teams across Finance, Legal, and Accounting, as well as external advisors.

This position is ideal for a tax professional with broad experience who can apply advanced knowledge to solve complex issues, work independently on familiar tasks, and strengthen the team's efforts. If you have extensive experience in managing and performing corporate tax compliance, a strong grasp of US tax laws, and exceptional problem-solving skills, we would be excited to connect with you!

Responsibilities:

US Tax Compliance Support

• Coordinate U.S. federal and state income tax compliance activities, working closely with third-party providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Review and reconcile compliance outputs to tax provision calculations to ensure consistency in financial reporting
• Support annual transfer pricing calculations, including coordination with external advisors and preparation of required supporting documentation
• Ensure TP inputs are aligned across provision, compliance, and financial reporting,…