BJ's Wholesale Club · 3 days ago
Sr Tax Manager - Credits, Incentives, and Planning
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expBJ's Wholesale Club is powered by over 30,000 team members dedicated to helping families save. They are seeking a proactive Sr. Manager of Tax Credits, Incentives & Planning to lead efforts in identifying and managing C&I opportunities, working cross-functionally to optimize BJ’s financial position.
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Responsibilities
Research and assess eligibility for C&I programs to reduce capital costs and minimize tax obligations across BJ’s expanding jurisdictional footprint
Manage BJ’s external C&I advisors currently leading negotiations, with a long-term goal of transitioning this function in-house
Identify and implement tools, systems, and best practices to streamline C&I tracking, documentation, and compliance
Act as the company-wide subject matter expert on C&I
Oversee the full lifecycle of C&I including identification, application, documentation, calculation, monetization, and reporting to ensure compliance with relevant laws and accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740)
Maintain a compliance calendar of C&I deadlines and reporting cycles, and monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations related to C&I programs
Create and maintain a centralized pipeline of available and in-progress C&I opportunities. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on captured value, pending applications, and emerging risks
Collaborate with external consultants and internal teams including Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align C&I efforts with business strategy, build early visibility into eligible projects, educate stakeholders on available incentives, and coordinate data collection for timely filings and compliance reporting
Quantify and report secured and missed C&I opportunities
Prepare audit-ready documentation for internal and external reviews
Coordinate with external advisors and provide technical support to sustain BJ’s positions during audits or inquiries
Recommend process improvements and technology enhancements for better C&I capture and compliance
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in tax credits and incentives, economic development, public finance, corporate tax, or real estate development
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and tax software (e.g., OneSource) is a plus
Excellent research skills to navigate complicated regulatory frameworks and apply findings to support business needs
Advanced analytical skills to examine complex financial data, identify and evaluate potential C&I opportunities, and resolve nuanced issues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey intricate C&I concepts to internal stakeholders at all levels in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional inputs
Comfortable navigating a constantly evolving landscape of tax laws and business needs; proactive in identifying risks and coordinating solutions
Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy in preparing tax filings, performing calculations, and preparing documentation
Strong knowledge of corporate tax laws and working familiarity with C&I programs across jurisdictions, with the ability to deepen expertise quickly
Preferred
CPA, JD/LLM, or relevant master's degree (e.g., Taxation, Public Policy, Finance)
Additional certifications such as Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other credentials related to public finance or economic development
Experience managing incentives, compliance reporting, negotiating or working with economic development agencies
Benefits
Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.
Company
BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club, commonly referred to simply as BJ's.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-28IPO
2011-09-30Acquired
2011-06-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Bob Eddy
Chairman and CEO
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Laura Felice
Executive Vice President, CFO
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