Senior Associate Tax Accounting

Description
*Position Summary*
Red Cat Holdings is looking to fill an immediate position for a full-time Senior Accountant- Tax with deep experience in tax compliance, reporting, and strategy to join our growing team. Red Cat Holdings is a leading innovator in drone technology, specializing in mission-ready solutions for defense, public safety, and commercial applications. We develop high-performance UAS with advanced hardware, software, and AI-driven capabilities to support critical operations. At Red Cat, we thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, pushing the boundaries of aerial technology. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of unmanned systems.

This role will focus heavily on managing all aspects of tax operations, including sales and use tax, corporate income tax, and assisting with tax planning and audits. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, is detail-oriented, and enjoys navigating the complexity of multi-jurisdictional tax compliance in a dynamic business environment.

This role will be based out of Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat, facility in Salt Lake City, UT and will report to the Corporate Controller.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales/use tax returns across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Maintain nexus tracking and ensure timely registration in new states as needed.
• Support the preparation and coordination of corporate income tax filings, including federal, state, and local returns (in coordination with external tax advisors).
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and filing requirements in all applicable jurisdictions.

Tax Accounting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly tax accruals and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts.
• Assist with provision for income taxes and support tax footnote disclosures for financial reporting (ASC 740).
• Maintain detailed documentation to support all tax filings, audits, and internal controls.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impacts on the company's tax position.

Audit & Risk Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for sales tax audits and tax authority inquiries.
• Support annual external audits, providing tax-related schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Continuously assess and improve tax processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Work with cross-functional teams (legal, operations, finance) to ensure tax compliance for new products, services, or geographic expansions.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, or similar).

*Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 2–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on tax.
• Public accounting experience in tax and/or experience at a publicly traded company
• CPAs preferred
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. SAP Business One).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Availability to work occasional overtime or irregular hours to meet deadlines or assist with special projects, as needed.
• Aptitude for maintaining confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity required for data entry, filing, and preparing documentation.
• Effective communication skills for phone, email, and in-person interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to move throughout the office to access files, office equipment, and meet with staff as needed.
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to attend on-site meetings at Teal's Salt Lake City facility, with the flexibility to work remotely as needed.

Background
Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.