Tax Manager (Remote)
About Us
Fondo is an all-in-one accounting platform built for startups, automating bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits for 1,000+ high-growth companies. We combine powerful automation with expert in-house accountants who know startups inside and out—helping you stay compliant, maximize runway, and focus on growth. Our customers receive an average of $21k cash back from the IRS each year (up to $500k). Joining Fondo means becoming part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for startups. We’re a globally distributed, primarily remote team with our headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Austin. We believe in the potential of every team member and foster a diverse, inclusive culture where people learn from each other and grow together. We work in a highly collaborative, iterative way: teams share context openly, ask questions freely, and continuously improve based on real client feedback. Backed by Y Combinator, Money Forward, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Motley Fool Ventures, Fondo is reshaping financial management for startups — and as part of our team, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping founders stay compliant, confident, and set up for growth.
About the Role
As a Tax Manager at Fondo, you will provide comprehensive federal and state tax compliance and consulting services to various early-stage and high-growth startups in different industries. You will be a liaison between a portfolio of clients and outside agencies. You will partner closely with the Fondo Accounting and Operations teams in a remote, dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment to meet client deliverables. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Data input into ProConnect Tax Software and conduct international tax return reviews
- Assist with various state and federal filing deadlines
- Maintain and manage the filing system in cloud-based software
- Maintain and update client projects in our proprietary app
- Continually monitor client Slack channels for support needs
- Research and address problems or questions from clients
- Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise
- Review and occasionally support the preparation of financial statements
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to implement strategic initiatives
- Participate in additional projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred)
- CPA certification preferred
- 4+ years of experience in tax accounting, with strong knowledge of general and tax accounting
- Extensive experience with corporate tax returns (federal and state), particularly C-Corps
- Proficient in ProConnect, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing financials for multiple clients
- Working knowledge of international tax
- Strong written communication skills for process documentation & procedure manuals
- Adaptable & strategic, excels in ambiguity, creatively solves problems, prioritizes multiple deadlines
- Proficient in computer information systems to present financial information, with the ability to prepare statistical reports and analyze financial reports
- Skilled in research techniques to analyze data and make recommendations
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Earn between $110,000 - $130,000 annually, based on your experience, qualifications, and location.
- Bonuses: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plans, including Roth options, with a generous company match of up to 4%.
- Flexible Paid Time Off: Take time when you need it, plus 16 paid company holidays.
- Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive culture.
- Impact: The chance to make a significant impact on early-stage companies and the startup ecosystem.
How to Apply
Excited about this opportunity? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, complete with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your exceptional experience and why you’re the ideal fit for this role! We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
- At Fondo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We proudly uphold the principles of equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based solely on job-related factors and individual merit.