Tax Compliance Manager

Overview

A leading nutritional supplements and functional foods brand is seeking a Tax Compliance Manager to oversee global tax reporting, filing, and risk management. This role reports to the VP, Controller and requires a combination of technical accounting expertise and corporate tax strategy to optimize domestic and international tax positions, including transfer pricing compliance.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-jurisdictional tax calendar covering various tax types to ensure timely filings and payments
• Serve as the primary contact for the IRS, state tax agencies, and external CPA firms
• Coordinate and analyze financial data for corporate income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, franchise tax filings, and statutory audits
• Determine economic and physical nexus thresholds; manage Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs) to address historic tax exposures and resolve legacy issues with tax agencies
• Calculate, document, and monitor global transfer pricing methodologies to ensure compliance with arm's-length principles and international regulations
• Prepare and post tax-related journal entries; reconcile tax liability accounts in the general ledger with proper classification and reserves
• Identify inefficiencies and implement automation solutions integrating ERP systems with tax compliance software
• Manage and audit the collection, validation, and renewal of sales tax exemption and resale certificates from customers and vendors
• Perform UNICAP analysis under IRC Section 263A and assist external tax partners with R&D tax credit filings
• Contribute to month-end close and annual audit processes for assigned tax areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax, corporate franchise tax, UNICAP rules, and international transfer pricing fundamentals
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling
• Excellent technical writing skills for regulatory correspondence
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Science in Taxation (MST) strongly preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate roles in a global manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary role requiring typing, communication, and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Location

Not specified