Tax Manager (R4989) at Shield AI, Inc. in San Diego, CA

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

**** We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. **** The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including preparation and review of workpapers, journal entries, and disclosures

• Analyze and document book-to-tax differences, effective tax rate drivers, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)

• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors to support tax provision and financial statement audits

• Support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and oversee work performed by external providers

• Partner cross-functionally with accounting, FP&A, and legal teams on tax impacts of business activities

• Assist with tax planning initiatives, M&A support, and special projects as needed

• Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and accounting standards impacting ASC 740

• Support or collaborate on indirect tax matters (sales/use tax, property tax, VAT, etc.)

Required qualifications:

• 5–8 years of relevant tax experience, with a strong focus on income tax provision (ASC 740)

• Public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) experience preferred, but not required

• CPA, JD/LLM, or Master’s in Taxation preferred

• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 (FAS 109) and US corporate income tax

• Exposure to indirect tax (sales/use, property tax, VAT) is a plus

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.