Tax Manager (Hybrid)

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

We are currently seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. In this role, you will keep up to date with the latest in tax regulations and other guidance. The position also requires researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies. Applicants should have excellent collaboration and technical tax skills, and the confidence to present complex tax topics to colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds. The ideal candidate also possesses a proven record in tax planning for large complex partnership/multitiered LLC clients. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Model federal and multistate quarterly tax distributions and their effects to partner capital, and model revaluations and other potential triggering events 
• Assist the Tax department with other indirect tax compliance support, including, but not limited to, sales, property, excise tax issues and business licenses 
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned by Tax Director 
• Communicate complex tax topics to senior leadership and other colleagues in easy-to-understand language 
• Document significant partnership tax issues, including assistance with transaction structuring and documentation 
• Manage other Partnership/Subchapter-K tax issues, collect/review PBCs from various internal business partners and conduct tax research for a complex, multistate, multitiered LLC entity structured business 
• Undertake all types of tax work from direct and indirect tax  
• Identify and react to risks and opportunities to improve processes and procedures 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, supported by significant tax, business or financial planning experience is required 
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization 
• CPA certification is preferred 
• Membership in the bar and/or a master’s degree in taxation is preferred 
• Manager-level partnership tax, Subchapter-K experience a plus
• Experience maintaining 704/tax capital accounts for a large number of LLC members a plus
• Experience performing complex capital account modeling using the waterfall/704(b) economic effect approach a plus
• Experience evaluating the tax aspects of partnership agreements and managing the client’s Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704/tax capital accounts a plus
• Large-ERP implementation experience a plus 
• Vertex experience a plus 
• An understanding of partnership tax issues, including, but not limited to, Sections 704, 743, waterfall calculations, state composite tax returns, nonresident withholding and tracking partnership capital accounts for a large number of partners 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
• A commitment to continuing your learning 
• Adaptable, resourceful and motivated 

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 with an annual bonus of up to 15%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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