REPORTS TO: VP - Accounting & FinancePAY: $100,000 annual salary + based on experienceFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptWORK FROM HOME STATUS: Primarily OnsiteAfter completing an initial onsite training period, the role offers limited flexibility for remote work within Wisconsin, subject to business needs and supervisor approval. Due to the leadership responsibilities of the position, regular onsite attendance is expected and is an important component of the role.The Tax Manager leads all aspects of 4imprint's tax function, including income tax compliance and reporting, indirect tax, property tax, tax accounting, and tax planning. Serving as a key tax advisor to the business, this role partners closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Supplier Operations, and external advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations while supporting 4imprint's objectives. The Tax Manager plays a key role in developing 4imprint's tax function through process improvements, risk management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
This position leads the business tax team responsible for sales and use tax compliance and reporting and fixed asset accounting. The role is accountable for all aspects of 4imprint's tax function, including tax compliance, accounting and reporting, tax planning, audits, risk management, process improvement, and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
Here's what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job). Other duties may be assigned.- Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
Income Tax Compliance & Reporting- Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns and related workpapers.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors and oversee the quality and timeliness of their deliverables.
- Lead the annual and interim income tax provision process, including deferred taxes, effective tax rate analysis, and financial statement disclosures.
- Monitor nexus, apportionment methodologies, and filing requirements across jurisdictions.
- Lead income tax audits, notices, and examinations, serving as the primary contact with taxing authorities and external advisors.
- Research and implement tax planning opportunities, incentives, credits, and organizational changes to optimize the Company's tax position.
- Evaluate uncertain tax treatments and determine appropriate tax provisions and disclosures in accordance with IFRS requirements.
- Partner with the UK Tax Director on UK tax reporting, compliance, and Pillar Two requirements, and provide backup support for UK tax filings and related obligations.
Indirect Tax Compliance- Oversee sales, use, gross receipts, and other indirect tax compliance for U.S. and Canadian operations.
- Manage indirect tax audits, notices, assessments, and information requests from taxing authorities.
- Maintain tax registrations, exemption certificate processes, and controls supporting accurate sales tax determination, customer order review, and tax reporting.
- Oversee annual report and business registration filings with Secretaries of State and other governmental agencies, as assigned.
- Review reconciliations between tax filings, accruals, general ledger balances, and internal and external systems, and investigate and resolve variances as appropriate.
- Monitor legislative developments and evaluate impacts to indirect tax compliance.
Property Tax & Fixed Assets- Oversee fixed asset accounting and related reconciliations, including tax depreciation.
- Manage property tax compliance and filings.
Leadership & Team Development- Lead, mentor, and develop the business tax team.
- Establish team priorities, workflows, and performance expectations.
- Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and regulatory developments.
- Ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations across all jurisdictions.
- Develop, maintain, and improve tax-related processes and controls to support accurate reporting and compliance.
You might be a fit for this position if you are:- A well-rounded tax professional who enjoys both technical tax work and leading people and processes.
- Skilled at managing income tax compliance and accounting, indirect taxes, and audit matters while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
- Able to evaluate complex tax issues, communicate recommendations clearly, and make sound, risk-based decisions.
- Effective at balancing strategic tax planning opportunities with day-to-day compliance and reporting responsibilities.
- Proactive in identifying process improvements and strengthening controls that support accurate tax reporting and compliance.
- Comfortable collaborating with accounting, legal, operational teams, external advisors, auditors, and taxing authorities.
- A trusted leader who coaches others, builds strong working relationships, and promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
- Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to work extended hours during filing, provision, audit, and year-end reporting cycles as needed.
Required education/skills/experience:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably including public accounting experience and responsibility for income tax compliance and reporting (Senior Tax Accountant level or above).
- Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state income tax compliance.
- Experience with tax provisions and tax accounting.
- Experience researching tax issues and working with taxing authorities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
Preferred- CPA license
- Experience with state nexus, apportionment, and tax planning.
- Experience with indirect taxation, including sales and use tax.
- Experience with property tax compliance and fixed asset accounting.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within a corporate tax function.
- Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.
Work Environment:An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
- Ability to enter data.
- Work could be performed remotely (in WI only at this time) and at 4imprint, Oshkosh office.
H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
