Tax Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oregon - Clackamas

Reporting To: VP of Accounting

Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, local, and industry-specific tax returns and regulatory filings.  
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across all operating jurisdictions.  
• Manage business sales and use tax, excise tax, franchise tax, property tax, payroll tax, and other applicable tax filings. 
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate potential business impacts to leadership.  

•  Partner with Finance leadership to develop tax planning strategies that support business objectives and minimize tax exposure.
• Research tax issues and provide recommendations regarding business transactions, acquisitions, and organizational initiatives. 
• Evaluate tax implications of new products, business operations, and expansion into new markets. 
• Support long-term tax planning and forecasting activities. 

•  Prepare and review tax provisions, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules and disclosures. 
• Collaborate with the Accounting team during month-end and year-end close processes. 
• Ensure tax accounts within the general ledger are accurate and properly reconciled.
• Assist with financial statement disclosures related to income taxes. 

• Coordinate tax audits, examinations, and information requests from federal, state, and local agencies.  
• Partner with external tax advisors and auditors to support annual audits and compliance reviews.  
• Maintain accurate tax documentation and records in accordance with regulatory requirements.  
• Resolve tax notices, assessments, and inquiries in a timely manner.  

• Develop, implement, and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.  
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.  
• Support implementation and optimization of software and tax reporting systems.  
• Maintain documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and knowledge sharing.  

• Partner with Accounting, Payroll, Sales, Operations, and external consultants to ensure accurate tax reporting.  
• Provide technical tax guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning activities.  
• Lead special tax-related projects and perform additional duties as assigned. 

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs 

Qualifications

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation preferred. 
• CPA preferred 
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance and reporting required.  
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or regulated industries preferred.  
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.  
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to income taxes. 
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a team environment or independently 

• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to interpret complex tax regulations and communicate recommendations clearly 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.  
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to develop efficient, scalable tax processes. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively lead peers and communicate across teams.  
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. 
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. 
• Familiarity with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and work management systems such as Slack, Jira, or similar platforms. 
• Ability to travel occasionally between Company buildings or work sites, as needed. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by applicable state regulations. 
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, where permitted by law. 
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, certifications, or registrations required by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws and regulations. 
• ServSafe Certification or Food Handler's Card is preferred, where applicable. 

• Compliance with all company safety, sanitation, quality, and food safety policies is required at all times. 
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. 

Benefits