SR. MGR, SALES & USE TAX RESEARCH & CONTROVERSEY (HYBRID)

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Job Summary:

Compass is growing!!!  We are adding a Sr. Manager, Sales & Use Tax Research & Controversy to our Tax team.  This role is responsible for researching moderate to complex sales & use tax topics, assisting with contract reviews and renewals, 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 the ability to interpret and apply sales and use tax laws, regulations, rulings, and cases across multiple lines of business.  Excellent communication skills are required as this role will interact with all levels within the organization and with external customers.  This role reports directly to the Sales Tax Director but will work closely with all members of the Sales Tax Team.

 

***This role is based out of our Charlotte Headquarters and offers a hybrid schedule!***

  
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, document and resolve specific issues related to return positions, audit positions and field inquiries
• Identify areas of risk and proactively research and recommend mitigating actions 
• Assist with reviewing and managing provisions for uncertain sales and use tax positions
• Provide technical assistance to support ongoing business operations, including reviewing contracts with customers and vendors in regards to indirect tax matters
• Promote awareness of sales and use tax to stakeholders, including providing training to the business on relevant tax issues
• Build and maintain effective relationships within the business
• Work with external advisors on special projects as needed
• Participate in implementation of process improvements designed to mitigate tax risk 
• Other projects as assigned

 

Education/Experience:

• B.S. Accounting or Tax required; Graduate degree preferred
• CPA, CMI, or JD required
• 12+ years of multi-state sales tax experience with a public accounting firm or a large corporate tax department; Experience with the foodservice industry preferred
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles required
• 8+ years management experience 
• Experience mentoring team members to promote team development and growth
• 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 and externally with clients and/or taxing authorities
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
• Proficiency with SAP preferred

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to