Chomps is hiring a
Senior Manager, Tax

Summary

The job is for a Senior Manager, Tax position at Chomps, a rapidly growing meat snack brand. The role involves managing tax execution, staying current on evolving tax regulations, developing and implementing tax strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Master’s in Tax preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in directly managing tax execution, preferably with some internal corporate tax experience
• Knowledge of various areas of taxation including federal and state income tax and sales tax
• Experience with tax compliance software (Avalara) and financial reporting systems (NetSuite)

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns with external tax partners
• Stay current on evolving tax regulations and ensure the brand is compliant
• Ensure continuous development of tax-related skills and knowledge within the Company
• Monitor changes in tax laws and advise on their potential impact on the business and changes in tax legislation
• Support design and execute future state of sales tax, ensure monthly data is provided to outside provider timely and returns are accurate
• Lead preparing monthly sales and use tax data
• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with the company’s growth goals, including opportunities for tax savings and deferral
• Manage audits, inquiries, or requests from tax authorities, including preparing responses and supporting documentation
• Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and analysis
• Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams and advisors to ensure the integration of tax considerations into business decisions
• Collaborate with the finance team on tax forecasting, provisioning, and budget planning
• Partner with external tax advisors and auditors to manage complex tax issues and ensure compliance in various jurisdictions
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline tax processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual tasks
• Develop and maintain internal controls for tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate and reliable information
• Assess and manage tax risks, including evaluating potential liabilities and exposures
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company from tax penalties and disputes
• Prepare and review tax provisions for financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare detailed tax reports for senior management and stakeholders, outlining tax liabilities, risks, and planning opportunities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K 6% match
• Monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office
• Unlimited PTO and 10 paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Bi-annual total team in-person activities
• Company-wide Continual Education budget
• Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here)