Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating the accurate preparation and filing of the company's state, federal, and local tax forms in partnership with external tax advisors. This position develops tax strategies and policies to maintain compliance with local and federal tax laws and regulations and works to identify and resolve tax issues. The Tax Manager also provides leadership and direction to the Accounts Payable team members.

A Day in the Life

• Partners with external tax advisor to file the company's federal, state, and local income tax returns and other related tax documents.
• Oversees and prepares monthly and quarterly tax estimates, extensions, and payments.
• Coordinates multistate sales/use tax return efforts between internal and external stakeholders and prepares monthly and quarterly sales/use tax filings and payments
• Serves as the internal tax partner to support all corporate functions or business initiatives with tax issues/questions.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory developments for risks/opportunities and assists in researching and resolving technical tax issues.
• Manages the support and documentation necessary to respond to requests from state, IRS or external auditors.
• Coordinates process improvements throughout the business with respect to tax compliance and other accounting matters.
• Ensures compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Responsible for vendor maintenance and setup as well as TIN matching to ensure accurate vendor information is held in our system.
• Manages the Accounts Payable team and ensures proper financial controls over vendor payment processing are in place.
• Guides the Accounts Payable team on information system optimization (ISO) initiatives and assists with training efforts related to tax issues across all areas of the business.
• Collaborates closely with the company Controller and reports on all matters related to tax compliance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, with a strong focus on sales and corporate tax matters or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of US tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local taxes
• Familiarity with tax planning and strategy development to optimize tax positions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of professionals effectively to achieve results.
• Excellent communication skills, including the capacity to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Advanced degree or CPA certification is highly desirable
• Exceptional customer service orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of four direct reports, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Hire, train, develop and review all direct reports. Takes disciplinary action as necessary, on a timely basis, and in accordance with company policy.
• Documents, plans, and delivers meaningful and timely performance reviews and motivates and recognizes employees timely.
• Ensures new hires are properly trained and employees are cross trained within the department to support continuous employee development.