Cavender's · 1 week ago
Senior Manager of Tax
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCavender's is a company focused on its financial operations, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Tax to oversee the company-wide tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning. This role requires deep technical tax expertise and strong leadership to ensure compliance with tax regulations and to support strategic initiatives.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
Oversee all federal, state, and local tax matters, including corporate income tax, partnership tax considerations, sales and use tax, property tax, and franchise tax
Oversee the company’s tax function, including developing and maintaining tax processes and internal controls, with a strong emphasis on ASC 740 income tax accounting and reporting
Lead income tax provision activities, including ASC 740 calculations, supporting schedules, journal entries, disclosures, and coordination with financial statement auditors
Manage support provided by our Big 4 external tax partners
Manage the preparation, review, and filing of complex tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
Lead tax planning initiatives to support long-term business growth, capital structure considerations, and strategic decision-making, particularly in the context of an Up-C structure
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, evaluate potential impacts to Cavender’s, and update processes and documentation as needed
Manage tax audits and governmental inquiries, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring accurate responses and timely resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new store openings, remodels, inventory processes, technology initiatives, and other business activities with tax implications
Partner with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed
Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and compliance procedures
Evaluate and implement systems, tools, and process improvements to streamline tax operations and reporting
Support executive leadership and governance bodies by translating complex tax matters into clear, actionable insights
Lead, mentor, and develop tax team members, promoting both technical expertise and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, MBA, or advanced tax certification strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant exposure to corporate income tax, multi-state taxation, and complex entity structures
Demonstrated experience leading a tax function or serving in a senior tax role within a large, complex organization or public-company environment
Strong technical expertise in ASC 740 income tax accounting, financial statement reporting, and audit support
Experience with partnership tax and complex ownership structures
Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations impacting retail and multi-entity organizations
Proven ability to manage financial statement auditors and external advisors
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax leaders, executive management, and governance bodies
Ability to manage complex projects, competing deadlines, and cross-functional workstreams
Preferred
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills; able to partner across departments and at the executive level
Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Experience supervising or supporting a tax department
Company
Cavender's
Cavender's is cowboy boots and western wear outfitter supplier.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Thompson
CFO
Larry Waterman
Executive Vice President & COO
Recent News
2025-08-26
2025-01-08
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