Manager Transaction Tax

Overview

This role is based at the corporate office in Memphis, TN or can be performed remotely. The position is for a Manager, Transaction Tax within the Finance Team, responsible for managing all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. The manager will ensure compliance with state and local sales, use, and business license tax laws for corporate and affiliated companies.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax research on special projects, including new business for corporate locations, advising relevant parties as needed
• Manage direct reports and oversee processes, activities, and tasks of the Corporate Transaction Tax team to ensure U.S. tax compliance and timely quarterly provision deadlines
• Lead the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of departmental systems and software, including a custom-designed computerized tax return system; collaborate closely with IT to communicate department needs
• Train and retrain departmental team members on systems and software
• Conduct tax research and document findings and positions
• Draft preliminary tax policies and procedures for corporate locations
• Respond to tax information requests from internal customers and taxing jurisdictions
• Consult with non-tax functional groups such as Treasury, Accounting, and Legal to support departmental and company objectives
• Resolve compliance issues with taxing authorities
• Collaborate with team members, corporate accountants, hotel team members, and Tax Tech on process improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve operations or streamline processes

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of general ledger accounting experience
• Minimum three (3) years of multi-state sales and use tax experience
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience leading people, projects, or initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
• Experience with lodging or hospitality industry tax and audit
• Professional licenses or certifications such as CPA or CMI

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 – $110,000, determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive (bonus) plan consistent with other team members at the same level
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Deeply discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night at world-class hotels
  • Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount
  • Paid parental leave for eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support and crisis concierge services
  • Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health and welfare benefits covering medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plans

Benefits availability may vary depending on location and terms of employment.

Location

• Corporate office in Memphis, TN or remote

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift

Department

• Finance and Accounting