Tax Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a State and Local Tax Manager to join Chime’s corporate tax team and support the company’s rapid growth. The ideal candidate has a strong U.S. state and local income tax compliance background, solid tax technical and quantitative skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This person must have hands‑on tax calculation experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

They should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively across the broader team. This role reports to the Director of Tax in our San Francisco headquarters.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $ and up to $. Full‑time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Manage and review U.S. state and local income tax compliance prepared by external advisors.
• Prepare and/or oversee other non‑income tax returns (e.g., sales/use, gross receipts, property, GST) to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns and payments.
• Calculate tax accruals, prepare tax journal entries, and maintain and reconcile tax‑related accounts as part of the monthly accounting close process.
• Manage state and local tax audits and notices, including data gathering, responding to information requests, and corresponding with advisors and tax authorities.
• Assist with various tax projects, including tax provision, Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs), R&D tax credits, Section 174, tax forecasting, and other strategic initiatives.
• Monitor state tax changes and legislative updates. Perform research and analysis, apply tax laws to support technical positions, and clearly communicate and document findings.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams across the company to understand the tax impact of business operations and ensure tax considerations are identified, evaluated, and communicated.
• Collaborate on developing internal controls and tax automation processes to streamline tax return preparation and improve operational efficiency.
• Support 1099 informational reporting.

• 8+ years of substantive tax experience with a primary emphasis on U.S. state and local tax compliance, ideally with a combination of Big Four and industry experience.
• Strong technical background in U.S. state and local tax concepts, including nexus, revenue sourcing, and federal/state decoupling. Experience with state and local tax audits.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, project‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong MS Excel and data analysis skills. Experience with Netsuite and tax research tools. Experience with Avalara, AI tools, or data analytics is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with other departments.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.
• A BA/BS degree in Accounting or a related field.

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user‑friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it’s starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we’re proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We’re a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out‑hustle and out‑execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner’s mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to…