Family Dollar · 2 days ago
Operating Tax Manager
Chesapeake, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFamily Dollar is seeking an Operating Tax Manager who will ensure accurate and efficient sales and use tax compliance while minimizing tax risk and optimizing processes across the organization. The role involves managing compliance activities, leading audits, providing tax research and guidance, and driving technology initiatives to enhance tax operations.
Retail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Compliance Management: Oversee sales tax and unclaimed property compliance, including execution of returns, timely payments, and account reconciliations
Tax Research & Advisory: Research SKU taxability and use tax issues. Stay current on sales and use tax laws, regulations, and rulings across jurisdictions, and assess their impact on the business. Identify tax-saving opportunities and process improvements and develop actionable plans
Audit Leadership: Manage sales tax and unclaimed property audits from start to finish. Communicate effectively with auditors, present facts clearly, and apply innovative problem-solving strategies
Technology & Process Optimization: Lead tax-related aspects of software implementations. Assess risks, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Maintain software taxability matrices, updating regularly for tax rate changes, law updates, and new product changes
Operational Support: Assist invoicing functions to ensure proper tax application, centralized documentation, and timely exemption certificate management
Account Reconciliation & Budgeting: Reconcile sales tax accounts, resolve discrepancies, and assist with departmental budgets for tax-related items
Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–7 years of experience in sales and use tax or equivalent public accounting experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong technology aptitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or active candidate preferred
Experience preparing sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions
Familiarity with ERP systems and tax software (e.g., Vertex, Sabrix, Avalara, etc.)
Benefits
Relocation assistance is provided for candidates outside of Chesapeake VA
Company
Family Dollar
When it comes to getting value for everyday items for the entire family in an easy to shop, neighborhood location, Family Dollar is the best place to go.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Macellum Capital Management
2025-03-26Private Equity
2025-03-26Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Brewer
Director Store Operations, Human Resources
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