Tax
Sales & Use Tax Manager
Summary: Our large global client in Charlotte is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Manager who will be responsible for managing sales and use tax audits, providing tax technical support to the company’s operations and assisting with various process improvements that enhance the company’s sales and use tax function and mitigate risk. A successful candidate will have a forward-thinking vision and the ability to work with multiple business partners to achieve results. This role reports directly to Sales Tax Director but will work closely with all members of the Sales Tax Team and will routinely interact with all levels within the organization.
Location: Charlotte, NC – starting out remote but will eventually be onsite part-time
Compensation: $130-140K
Benefits: Full benefits with 401K match and 4 weeks of PTO
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage coordination and resolution of sales and use tax audits, 70-90 at a time
- Proactive research and planning to minimize the Company’s sales tax liabilities, including
- Research, document and resolve specific issues related to return positions, audit positions and field inquiries
- Review of proposed and enacted legislation and quantify impact to our operations
- Summarize tax law developments for communication to corporate and field management to ensure compliance
- Participate in implementation of process improvements
- Provide technical assistance to support business operations, including contract reviews with respect to indirect tax obligations
- Mentor and assist in the development of tax staff
- Assist in the due diligence and integration of newly acquired business
- Work with external advisors on special projects as needed
Education/Experience:
- B.S. Accounting or Tax required; Graduate degree preferred
- 8 years of sales tax experience within public accounting or industry – multi-corporate/multi-state, preferably in foodservice industry
- CPA or CMI preferred
- 1+ years of leadership/management experience
- Excellent analytical and technical skills with strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence/lead change where no direct authority exists
- Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels within the organization
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards preferred