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Apptronik is a Series B human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered humanoid robots (Apollo) for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to build and lead our tax function from the ground up as the first dedicated tax hire.
Reporting to the Controller, you will establish and maintain the company's tax policies, processes, and governance while partnering with the accounting team and external advisors. Your responsibilities include managing federal and state income tax compliance (filings, extensions, payments), overseeing indirect taxes (sales/use, property, and future international VAT), and managing income tax accounting under ASC 740 including tax provision preparation, deferred tax calculations, and related disclosures.
You will work with external advisors to develop and implement tax strategies and planning opportunities, identify process improvements including R&D tax credit data gathering, build internal controls over tax accounting, and serve as the liaison with external auditors. You'll also support the CFO and Controller on ad hoc projects, stakeholder education, and participate in month-end close activities.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred), 8+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and in-house roles, strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, GAAP tax accounting and ASC 740 expertise, sales and use tax compliance knowledge, experience with stock-based compensation, deferred revenue, and R&D tax credits, and ability to manage external tax service providers. Experience in high-tech manufacturing or R&D environments is preferred. You should be comfortable taking initiative in a rapidly changing environment.
