Overview

We are looking for leaders of the pack! Along with regular assigned duties, we look for people who want to take on special projects to transform the organization and drive efficiencies throughout the team. If you are a hard-working team player with a strong “passion to win,” then Pet Supplies Plus may be a great fit!

Responsibilities/Qualifications

The Tax Manager will lead all tax activities for Pet Supplies Plus. This position has broad reach interfacing with all levels of staff and leaders across the organization, including senior leadership. Cross functional collaboration is expected as we work to solve problems and drive improvements and efficiencies throughout the Company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Tax Compliance (50%)

• Manage and review work product of direct reports for full range of sales/use tax processing
• Manage tax controversy matters with jurisdictions to acceptable outcomes
• Interface with third party Personal Property Tax service provider reviewing returns and invoices
• Manage legal entity qualification matters interfacing with third party Registered Agent service provider
• Conduct research on all indirect tax matters to support accounting and operational activities
• Prepare activity-based/non-income based state and local tax returns
• Interface with parent company tax team on ad hoc data requests

Accounting/Operational Support (10%)

• Establish tax related accounting transactions
• Prepare and review tax-based GL account reconciliations as needed
• Oversee and manage jurisdictional based operational Licensing portfolio

Decision/Customer Support (20%)

• Monitor changing tax laws in existing and new locations. Advise internal partners and advocate for changes as appropriate
• Research and troubleshoot tax matters and questions as they arise from internal partners and external sources, including a broad franchisee partner base

Special Projects/Process Improvements (20%)

• Drive process improvements with the execution and compliance of sales/use tax processes using existing and emerging technologies
• Monitor and advise on tax incentive opportunities and compliance
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance or Accounting is required; Master’s degree with a Tax concentration is preferred.
• 5-7 years of multi-jurisdiction state and local tax experience encompassing income, personal property, and sales/use taxes.
• Omni-channel retail experience is preferred.
• Experience interacting directly with multiple jurisdictions and managing controversy interfaces.
• Experience with tax research platforms such as Thomson CheckPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to express complex ideas in simple terms
• Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as a keen attention to detail; ability to manage projects with varying lengths and timelines
• Ability to build relationships cross-functionally to drive attainment of goals and objectives
• Experience with ERP systems and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

About Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 675 locations in 41 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 20 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.