Tax Manager - InReach

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Tax Manager for our InReach business.

This is a remote role

 You'll play a crucial role in shaping our financial future by:

• Analyzing the tax implications of our activities, projects, and investments, ensuring we make informed decisions that drive growth.
• Minimizing tax liability and maximizing after-tax profits and cash flows, helping us achieve financial excellence.
• Preparing tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with all national and local tax laws and regulations, keeping us ahead of the curve.

What You'll Do

• Serve as primary tax contact for InReach compliance and tax research
• Ensure that Sodexo is compliant with state and local sales tax regulations
• Provide guidance and direction to division personnel and other departments to increase their understanding of the sales tax process and assist them as needed regarding tax questions
• Prepare and submit resale certificates. Work with vendors to apply resale certificates appropriately.
• Review contracts and proposals to ensure that all sales tax issues have been addressed
• Involvement in sales tax compliance and research function including preparing and reviewing return filings, account reconciliations, refund claims, and private letter rulings
• Train team members and provide guidance on tax issues, laws, procedures, and research
• Participate and lead various projects within the department and organization
• Identify and implement tax savings and planning initiatives
• Develop and implement proactive process improvements
• Provide leadership in the development of staff, including performance evaluation reviews
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures
• Maintain and update Vertex, Taxware-GTD, and SAP as necessary

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred
• 6-8 years of demonstrated in-depth Tax or Accounting experience, including at least 4 years of Sales Tax experience (knowledge of multi-state sales tax laws preferred)
• Vertex/Taxware-GTD/SAP/Cantaloupe-SEED experience preferred
• Knowledge of state and local sales tax laws
• Strong technical and analytical skills        
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, monitor progress toward meeting objectives, and adjust plans and actions as necessary 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, & Access)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to work interdependently with others to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• High degree of initiative
• Travel as necessary

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years