Sr Tax Manager - Credits, Incentives, and Planning

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Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:  Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sr. Manager of Tax Credits, Incentives & Planning to lead our efforts in identifying, securing, and managing C&I opportunities across jurisdictions where BJ’s operates or plans to expand. Reporting directly to the VP of Tax, this high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams including Real Estate, Tax, Legal, Finance and Operations to bring structure and visibility to a function that optimizes BJ’s financial position. The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and the communication skills needed to capitalize on C&I opportunities effectively.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Planning & Program Leadership

• Research and assess eligibility for C&I programs to reduce capital costs and minimize tax obligations across BJ’s expanding jurisdictional footprint.
• Manage BJ’s external C&I advisors currently leading negotiations, with a long-term goal of transitioning this function in-house.
• Identify and implement tools, systems, and best practices to streamline C&I tracking, documentation, and compliance.
• Act as the company-wide subject matter expert on C&I.

Application Management and Compliance

• Oversee the full lifecycle of C&I including identification, application, documentation, calculation, monetization, and reporting to ensure compliance with relevant laws and accounting standards  (e.g., ASC 740). 
• Maintain a compliance calendar of C&I deadlines and reporting cycles, and monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations related to C&I programs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Create and maintain a centralized pipeline of available and in-progress C&I opportunities. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on captured value, pending applications, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal teams including Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align C&I efforts with business strategy, build early visibility into eligible projects, educate stakeholders on available incentives, and coordinate data collection for timely filings and compliance reporting.

Reporting and Audit Readiness

• Quantify and report secured and missed C&I opportunities.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for internal and external reviews.

• Coordinate with external advisors and provide technical support to sustain BJ’s positions during audits or inquiries.
• Recommend process improvements and technology enhancements for better C&I capture and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in tax credits and incentives, economic development, public finance, corporate tax, or real estate development.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and tax software (e.g., OneSource)