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Job Description
Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people.
Virta is a company pursuing an incredibly valuable mission. We are growing quickly and it is a great time to get involved. Additionally, the culture is extremely positive and it fosters a good work environment while still maintaining a high bar. You’ll able to dive in to an A+ team and own a new internal process from scratch.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of Virta’s tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting
Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns
Oversee the preparation and review of the company’s quarterly and annual tax provision under ASC 740
Advise on the tax implications of business activities, new products, entity structures, and strategic initiatives
Partner with cross-functional teams including, Legal, Strategic Finance, and HR to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors for tax related matters
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and assess potential impacts on Virta
Maintain Accounting’s access to tax jurisdiction portals and work cross-functionally with HR and Legal to ensure proper access is maintained across the Company
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation, including the application of artificial intelligence to streamline tax compliance and reporting
Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities
Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes
90 Day Plan
Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following:
Conduct a comprehensive review of Virta’s current tax posture, processes, and filings
Establish a roadmap for tax automation and improved analytics leveraging AI-driven tools
Build strong relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders
Take ownership of all ongoing tax compliance, provision, and advisory responsibilities
Must-Haves
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MST preferred
10+ years of relevant tax experience, including Big 4 and/or corporate tax leadership roles
Deep expertise in corporate income tax and ASC 740
Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance and provision processes
Experience with public company tax reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, scalable solutions
Ability to leverage AI technologies and tools to drive process improvement and automation in tax functions
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfort working in a fully remote setting
Values-driven culture
Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:
You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally
You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
You prioritize positive impact over busy work
You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
You take risks and rapidly iterate
As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.
As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.
Clinical roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, HI, RI
Corporate roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.
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