What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Associated Feed & Supply?
| Job Title: Tax Manager | Department: Finance |
| Location: Turlock, CA | Full/Part-Time: Full Time |
| Regular/Temporary: Regular | FLSA Status: Salary (Exempt) |
| Shift: Day | Salary Range: $108,318 to $150,000 per year. |
SUMMARY
Reporting to the CFO. The Tax Manager is responsible for managing and executing all tax-related matters for Associated Feed & Supply Co. and related entities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, supports tax planning initiatives, and partners closely with finance, operations, and external advisors. The position is based in the Turlock office and requires regular in‑person collaboration with the finance team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Manage preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for multiple legal entities (partnerships, LLCs, corporations).
- Oversee sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and other indirect tax filings.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax payments, extensions, and required disclosures.
- Coordinate responses to tax notices, audits, and information requests from taxing authorities.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with GAAP.
- Reconcile tax accounts and support financial statement audits.
- Maintain accurate tax workpapers and documentation.
- Support tax planning related to business operations, capital investments, asset sales, and acquisitions.
- Analyze tax implications of intercompany transactions and entity structuring.
- Partner with the CFO and external tax advisors on strategic initiatives and compliance risk management.
- Improve tax processes, controls, and documentation to support a growing, multi‑entity organization.
- Assist with ERP and system initiatives impacting tax reporting and compliance.
- Maintain tax calendars and internal controls related to tax processes.
- Work closely with accounting, treasury, payroll, and operations teams to ensure accurate tax data.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax-related questions and compliance requirements.
- Support special projects as assigned by the CFO.
- Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Progressive tax
- Public accounting
- Corporate tax
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state income taxation and indirect taxes.
- Work effectively on‑site in a collaborative office environment.
- Operate in a multi‑entity environment.
- Have strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or corporate tax.
- CPA or MST
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, or closely related industries.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and tax process automation.
- Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and auditors.
Physical requirements:
- Frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting
- Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work
- Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing, grasping, holding and reaching
- Frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone
- Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent employee contact
Role is on‑site in Turlock, CA; this is not a remote position. Regular interaction with senior finance leadership and operating teams. Periodic extended hours during tax deadlines and audit periods.
Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $108,318 - $150,000