Tax Manager

Overview

This role involves managing tax compliance, reporting, and planning for a rapidly expanding multi-state and global operation within the warehouse and logistics sector. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Tax Manager will oversee federal, state, and local income, sales-and-use, and property tax matters, prepare tax provisions, identify credits and incentives related to new site openings, and manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely and accurate federal, state, and local income and franchise tax filings across a multi-state footprint.
• Oversee sales-and-use and property tax compliance for fulfillment centers and facilities, including nexus determination, registrations, and exemption-certificate management as new states come online.
• Prepare and review the income tax provision (ASC 740) for financial reporting and support external audits.
• Identify and implement tax-planning opportunities, credits, and incentives, including location-based and job-creation credits tied to new distribution center openings.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and entity structuring from a tax perspective.
• Manage transfer-pricing and cross-border tax considerations related to a global capability center.
• Handle tax audits, notices, and inquiries; maintain documentation, calendars, and controls; monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess their impact.
• Select and manage external tax advisors and outsourced preparers, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Improve tax data and processes within ERP and Workday/ADP systems, including multi-state payroll-tax considerations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Payroll teams on tax implications of site expansion, transportation networks, and workforce decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax, with required multi-state experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or Master's degree in Taxation strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state income, sales-and-use, and property tax, as well as ASC 740 tax provision.
• Experience in a high-growth, multi-site, or capital-intensive environment, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with site incentives and credits is a plus.
• Experience with ERP and Workday/ADP systems.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and a self-starter comfortable managing multiple tax types.
• Effective communicator and trusted with sensitive information.
• Proven ability to manage outside advisors and work effectively through change.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 to $165,000, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits.

Location

This position supports a multi-state footprint and a global capability center, with responsibilities spanning federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions.