Manager, Indirect Tax

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Job Summary

The Manager, Indirect Tax is responsible for managing compliance, audit and research activities for sales and use tax, personal property tax and business licenses. A successful candidate will bring in-depth indirect tax technical knowledge and experience and be an individual who can work independently with minimal guidance. A highly qualified candidate provides internal advice and recommends solutions and best practices while balancing business needs with regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Indirect Tax.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• •    Oversee sales and use tax compliance including maintaining a calendar to track filing due dates, performs research and planning for sales tax topics.
  •    Manage sales and use tax and personal property tax audits
  •    Oversee filing of personal property tax returns and business license filings
  •    Maintain real property tax calendar to track filing due dates
  •    Assist with gathering required information for business licenses renewals and new restaurant openings
  •    Maintain and update indirect tax systems
  •    Implement satisfactory controls
  •    Identifies potential tax savings opportunities
  •    Maintain knowledge of indirect tax laws and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
  •    Submit required GL entries for all indirect tax transactions
  •    Reconcile all related balance sheet accounts accurately and timely
  •    Compile monthly and quarterly reporting to include the indirect tax accounting impact of all applicable transactions (includes regulatory and GAAP impact, both balance sheet and P&L)
  •    Identify indirect tax risk and develop recommendations for mitigation
  •    Address sales and use tax inquiries from internal business partners as well as external customers
  •    Execute internal controls and maintain the indirect tax control framework

Education, Experience & Certifications

• 6 years income tax experience required (multi-state income tax, Payroll tax, Legal entity issues, Audit experience helpful)
• 2 years public accounting experience
• CPA required

Functional Skills

• Business Acumen and Financial skills
• Broad Accounting experience
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

• •    CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
  •    RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges.
  •    CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT –We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo.
  •    BIAS FOR ACTION – We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry.
  •    WINNING TOGETHER – We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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