Manager Tax

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

The Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for managing all non-income tax functions including, but not limited to, sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, plastic bag fees, and unclaimed property. The Indirect Tax Manager oversees state and local and international audits and related notices. In addition, the Indirect Tax Manager manages outside tax compliance and consulting firms and internal business partners and performs tax planning and special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the filing of sales and use tax, property tax, plastic bag fees, and unclaimed property returns in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and VAT for international eCommerce transactions. In addition, supervise and review the business license renewals.
• Oversee non-income tax audits conducted by state and local governments. Respond to all information requests received from taxing authorities.
• Assess and review tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450 (FAS 5) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of indirect tax software and technology tools, including oversight of automation tools.
• Identify savings, planning, and process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Ensure execution of all non-income tax controls and update as improvement opportunities are identified.
• Assist with the forecast of non-income tax liabilities and manage the non-income tax budget.
• Oversee third party vendors responsible for non-income tax compliance.
• Manage all non-income tax accruals and reconcile tax filings to general ledger.
• Assist field personnel, vendors and customers with non-income tax inquiries.
• Monitor and evaluate impact of non-income tax law changes and report to management.
• Perform special tax projects on as needed basis

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 7 - 10 years of indirect tax experience in public accounting or in a large corporate tax department
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Broad exposure to state and local taxation
• Ability to monitor legislative, regulatory and judicial developments
• Vertex and Avalara experience a plus
• Retail experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge and technical expertise in Microsoft Excel

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Possess solid project management and organizational skills with proven ability to lead projects and teams with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate complex tax matters to Finance leadership/cross-functional partners
• Ability to plan, organize and manage a high-volume workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to motivate and manage others to effectively meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.