Omni Hotels

Corporate Indirect Tax Manager

Omni Hotels$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum of 5 years in Sales and Use Tax and operational tax
  • Proficiency in Excel, CCH or RIA tax research software, Oracle or other general ledger systems
  • Experience with Texas Sales and Use Tax process and appeals
  • Preferred knowledge of the hospitality industry
  • Experience in a multi-unit corporate organization

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate assessment and remittance of operational taxes.
  • Lead operational tax audits for Texas properties.
  • Represent Omni in audit assessment appeals with state authorities.
  • Provide guidance on tax issues, registrations, and compliance to properties and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with vendors on correct sales tax application for corporate services.
  • Use research tools to analyze tax regulations and communicate findings effectively.
  • Manage unclaimed property and escheatment processes, ensuring compliance and documentation.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continued education
  • Flexible work environment adapting to business needs
  • Opportunity to work with a renowned hospitality brand
  • Collaborative team atmosphere focusing on shared successes
Full Job Description
Overview:

The Corporate Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for managing operational tax and compliance area including reviewing and analyzing operational tax returns (sales & use, occupancy, and alcohol) as well as carrying out tax research, assisting audits, planning projects, and ensuring that Omni is optimizing operational tax payments following state and local laws. In addition, the manager facilitates liquor license renewals, providing support and guidance to the hotels and resorts and other ownership entities.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that operational taxes are correctly and accurately assessed and remitted.
  • Coordinate and take the lead interface role for operational tax audits of Texas properties.
  • Coordinate audit assessment appeals, as necessary, representing Omni in these appeals with the states.
  • Support the properties and internal customers by providing guidance and assistance relating to tax questions/issues and audits including tax registrations, business licenses and liquor license registrations, required updates and compliance.
  • Work with vendors to ensure that sales tax is being charged properly for services paid at the Corporate Offices and communicate with the properties, as similar conditions may apply.
  • Perform research using CCH, internet, and other research tools. Communicate results and recommendations through reports and presentations summarizing the findings.
  • Stay current with all applicable changes in laws and tax rates.
  • Manage unclaimed property and escheatment processes, including documentation coordination, filing returns, and remitting funds to states.
  • Assist with Franchise tax e-file and payment, including online account set up.
  • Perform use tax account reconciliations to ensure that balances are consistent with returns filed and payments made.


Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum of 5 years of Sales and Use Tax and other operational tax experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, CCH or RIA tax research software, Oracle, or other general ledger software system
  • Experience with the State of Texas Sales and Use Tax process including the appeals process
  • Knowledge of the hospitality industry preferrable
  • Experience working within a corporate organization of a multi-unit company


Personal Competencies and Abilities:
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Able to engage the team and lead initiatives independently with minimum supervision
  • Excellent analytical abilities, communication, and organizational skills
  • Able to work with flexibility and adapt to changing situations

About Omni Hotels

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an American privately held, international luxury hotel company based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1958 as Dunfey Hotels, and operates 60 properties in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, totaling over 20,000 rooms and employing more than 23,000 people. The company is owned by Robert Rowling's TRT Holdings, who bought the company in 1996 from World International Holdings, Ltd. (WORLDHOTELS).
Learn more about Omni Hotels
Size
17,600 employees
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Founded
1983

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