Tax Manager

Posted Jan 23

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

Figma’s tax team is growing and we are looking for a Tax Manager who will play a pivotal role in creating tangible value to Figma’s business. As the Tax Manager, you will drive continuous improvements in our tax provision processes by exercising out of the box thinking to optimize efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a small but mighty tax team and make an immediate impact.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

  • Assist with preparation of US GAAP/IFRS income tax accounting models including deferred accounting, payable accounting, tax accounts roll-forward, return-to-provision true-up, SBC, ETR, and tax implications of mergers & acquisitions
  • Support the monthly and quarterly close process including the preparation of tax journal entries and tax account reconciliations
  • Manage and review of US federal, state, and local income tax compliance prepared by external advisors. Ensure accuracy and timely filing of tax returns 
  • Assist with the calculation of extensions and tax payments for various state and local non-income taxes
  • Assist with managing income tax audits and notices 
  • Assist with special tax projects as they arise, such as tax planning, legal entity rationalization, acquisitions, and new entity formation initiatives as needed 
  • Provide support with building the processes and calendar to ensure a smooth connection among accounting, tax compliance and tax accounting functions 
  • Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and US GAAP changes, practice and global development

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • 6+ years in a corporate tax environment in industry and/or Big 4. 
  • Experience in Federal and Multistate corporate income tax compliance
  • Experience with ASC 740 and IFRS
  • Demonstrated ability to develop work plans to carry out complex projects
  • Effective communication and presentation skills with the experience to communicate tax matters succinctly to all levels of business organizations
  • Effective sense of ownership and accountability

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

  • 2+ years of experience working in a high-growth tech company
  • 1+ years of experience working in a Tax Manager role at a SaaS company

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.  

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. 

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. You may view our Pay Transparency Policy by clicking on the corresponding link.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$119,000—$253,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran statusor any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com.

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