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About the role
We are looking for a Tax Senior to join Chime’s corporate tax team to support the company’s rapid growth. The ideal candidate must have strong US tax provision and compliance background, tax technical and quantitative skills, and demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. It is essential that the candidate has hands-on tax calculation experience, strong communication, organization and project management skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with the broader team. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Tax in our HQ in San Francisco.
The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $103,680.00 and up to $144,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
In this role, you can expect to
- Prepare quarterly and annual US GAAP consolidated income tax provision calculations and related financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) and perform SOX controls procedures.
- Prepare and file state and local tax returns. Prepare tax calculations and work with the outside consultant on consolidated federal and state income tax returns. Manage the tax compliance calendar.
- Calculate tax accruals, prepare tax journal entries, and maintain and reconcile tax-related accounts as a part of the monthly accounting close process
- Help with all tax-related notices and letters, which includes coordinating and handling timelines, requests and responses, both internally and externally.
- Help with 1099 informational reporting.
- Assist with tax projects including R&D tax credit, Sec. 174, tax forecasting, and other projects as necessary.
To thrive in this role, you have
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a public accounting firm and/or industry with ASC 740 expertise and US federal and state tax compliance experience.
- Strong technical background on US federal and state tax concepts, including stock-based compensation, R&D tax credit, Sec. 174, and state tax nexus.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, project-management and problem-solving skills.
- BA/BS Degree in Accountancy, or a similar field of study.
- Strong MS Excel and data analysis skills, and experience with enterprise/general ledger systems, tax provision applications, and tax and accounting research tools.
A little about us
At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, transparent, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.
We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.
We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.
We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.
Because if we don't—who will?
*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.
What we offer
- 🏢 A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates, whether you’re local to one of our offices or remote
- 💻 Hybrid work perks like backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit
- 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
- ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
- 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
- 👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
- 👶 Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
- 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
- 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
- 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress
We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.
We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.
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