Tax Director

Boingo simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, businesses, and things. For 25 Years, Boingo has been leading the way, pioneering first after first. No matter what wireless technology comes next, Boingo will be there.

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Boingo is looking for a Tax Director to manage various state and local sales and use tax functions for Boingo’s operations, which include multiple legal entities and activities throughout the U.S. The scope of responsibilities includes managing tax compliance and audits, gathering and analyzing supporting data, researching taxability and other issues, documenting customer and supplier exemptions, and identifying process improvements. This position is based in Frisco, TX and has a hybrid office and remote work schedule. This position reports to the VP Controller and does not have any positions reporting to it.

• →Manage preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, including amended returns and refund requests, and payment of related tax liabilities
• →Prepare registrations with taxing authorities for new sales and use filings, as needed, and maintain inventory listing of state registrations by legal entity
• →Manage sales and use tax audits and respond to notices
• →Gather, reconcile and or analyze source data for returns and audits
• →Monitor nexus footprint and filing requirements on an ongoing basis, including impact of changes in business activities and laws
• →Oversee collection and maintenance of customer exemption certificates
• →Respond to customer sales tax inquiries
• →Manage use tax accrual process; claim and document resale and other applicable exemptions; support cross-functional groups on use tax decisions
• →Review sales and use tax account reconciliations and analyze variances including providing support for annual financial statement audits
• →Lead sales tax software implementations and upgrades including serving as the application administrator for such tax software
• →Research product taxability and other sales and use tax issues
• →Act as internal contact person for sales and use tax questions from various businesses and departments
• →Advise management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and on strategies for minimizing tax liability
• →Identify opportunities to improve and or automate tax compliance processes to increase efficiency and quality
• →Monitor sales and use tax legislation for relevant opportunities and issues
• →Assist with property tax and federal excise tax compliance and audits as needed

• Technical and Functional Expertise: Demonstrating broad technical knowledge of sales and use tax rules on a multistate basis with experience in the wireless and telecommunications industry.
• Initiative: Taking action in the absence of specific instructions or in the absence of a specific requirement, taking reasonable risks to achieve results and persevering when challenged.
• Results Oriented: Identifying and performing actions necessary to complete tasks and attain results, regardless of obstacles or challenges.
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizing and managing tasks to meet deadlines; managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events, drawing logical conclusions, and making recommendations for action.
• Teamwork: Working effectively with others and sharing information and resources within a matrix and team-based environment.
• Communication: Utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills to influence the actions, decisions, opinions or thinking of others.
• Organizational Sensitivity: Acting based on how individuals and organizational units function and react, using informal systems to get things done and obtaining support of key players.

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST) or similar advanced degree preferred
• CPA license preferred
• 7+ years of progressive state and local sales and use tax experience with public accounting firm and/or multistate company, including demonstrated management skills
• 3+ years of experience in the wireless and telecommunications industry
• Proficiency with online tax research tools (Bloomberg Tax or Checkpoint preferred)
• Proficiency with sales and use tax compliance software (Vertex preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with corporate ERP or accounting systems (Oracle Fusion/Cloud preferred)
• BA, BS degree in accounting or related field from nationally accredited university

Work from home days possible.  We offer a hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days' work from home work week.

At Boingo, we don’t just follow the latest technology trends—we help shape them. Boingo Wireless is one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity solutions, powering cellular and Wi-Fi networks in airports, transit hubs, military bases, stadiums, convention centers, commercial properties, multifamily communities, and more. We are proud to keep people connected at some of the most iconic venues in the world.

Our team is creative, collaborative, and on the leading edge of technology. The “secret sauce” behind Boingo’s success is our incredible people and culture. We work hard, have fun, and build awesome networks and products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) match; unlimited vacation; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; cell phone reimbursement; pet care benefits; and more. It’s no wonder we’ve been named among the Best Places to Work time and again.

Boingo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.