Group Tax Manager

Company Description

Position Location:
Remote within the continental United States

Nearmap is unique. A global technology company with incredible people; a market-leader with energy and spirit. Nearmap was named as one of the world’s 10 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company magazine – and we are growing!

We provide easy, instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, AI datasets and integrated geospatial tools, with wide-scale coverage across the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. At the core of it, we are a location content company, a visual analytics company, and a software as a service company. Innovation is weaved into our DNA.

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Strategy, the Group Tax Manager will lead all US direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and advisory activities across Nearmap's global operations in the United States while providing coordination support for operations in Australia, and Poland.

This is a hands-on technical role with primary responsibility for managing US federal and state tax compliance (income tax, sales and use tax, and employment tax across 40+ state nexus jurisdictions) as well as supporting tax operations in Australia and Poland through collaboration with group reporting and financial operation teams.

The Group Tax Manager will also manage transfer pricing policy, monthly intercompany calculations and settlements, and serve as the key tax technical resource for the finance leadership team. This role requires deep expertise in multinational tax structures, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to balance strategic tax planning with day-to-day compliance execution.

• Manage all US federal income tax compliance including quarterly estimated tax payments, annual tax provisions, and federal tax return preparation and filings
• Oversee all state income tax compliance across 40+ nexus states including apportionment calculations, state tax returns, estimated payments, and nexus monitoring
• Lead US sales and use tax compliance including registration, monthly/quarterly return preparation, remittance, exemption certificate management, and nexus analysis for new states
• Manage and oversee US employment tax compliance including federal and state payroll tax withholding, quarterly returns (Form 941), annual filings (W-2s, Form 940), and coordination with payroll providers
• Monitor changes in US federal and state tax legislation and assess impact on Nearmap's tax position and compliance obligations
• Serve as primary liaison with US tax authorities for inquiries, audits, and information requests

• Partner with external advisors to manage Australian corporate income tax compliance including quarterly installments, annual tax return preparation and R&D tax incentive claims
• Coordinate Polish corporate income tax and VAT compliance through collaboration with Poland Director of Finance and local tax advisors
• Ensure timely and accurate tax provision calculations (current and deferred tax) for consolidated group reporting under IFRS or GAAP US as required
• Manage tax positions and technical accounting treatment of complex tax matters for financial reporting purposes
• Partner with Group Accounting team on tax forecast, effective tax rate analysis, tax footnote disclosures, and audit support

• Maintain and update Nearmap's global transfer pricing policy and intercompany agreements in accordance with OECD guidelines and local country requirements
• Calculate monthly intercompany service charges, royalties, and cost sharing allocations across Australia, US, and Poland entities
• Coordinate monthly transfer pricing settlements with financial operation team to ensure timely intercompany payments and proper cash management
• Manage annual transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting to support compliance requirements
• Monitor transfer pricing regulations and assess impact of changes on Nearmap's intercompany structure

• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize Nearmap's effective tax rate and cash tax position
• Provide tax technical guidance on business transactions such as debt modifications, equity compensation
• Advise on tax and transfer pricing implications of new business activities, product offerings, and geographic expansion
• Support tax aspects of business cases and strategic initiatives

• Partner with Financial Operations team on tax payment processing, quarterly tax estimates, and year-end tax reporting
• Collaborate with Group Accounting team on tax accounting, audit support, and technical accounting matters
• Work with Treasury on cash flow forecasting for tax payments and intercompany settlement timing
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to leverage expertise while maintaining hands-on ownership of tax function
• Provide tax training and…