Director of Transactional Tax

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Keene, NH

15d

About The Position

The Director of Transactional Taxes is responsible for the strategy, governance, and execution of the company’s U.S. transactional and non-income tax obligations across all jurisdictions. This role oversees sales & use tax, excise and beverage taxes, cigarette and tobacco taxes, property tax, and unclaimed property, with a strong emphasis on automation, vendor oversight, audit defense, and scalable process design. This is a senior leadership role suited for a tax professional who can operate at both a technical and enterprise level, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and external vendors to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support business growth across a complex national footprint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transactional or indirect tax
• Deep technical expertise in multi-state sales & use tax and related transactional taxes
• Demonstrated experience managing audits and vendor relationships
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a complex organization
• Strong project management, judgment, and executive communication skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, MST, or MBA
• Experience in large, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional organizations
• Experience integrating acquired businesses or remediating fragmented tax processes
• Exposure to tax engines, ERP systems, and data automation tools
• Industry experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or consumer products

Responsibilities

• Transactional Tax Leadership & Strategy Own the end-to-end strategy for U.S. transactional and non-income taxes, including: Sales & use tax Excise, beverage, and miscellaneous transactional taxes Cigarette and tobacco tax compliance and reclaim programs Property tax (personal and real estate) and unclaimed property Design and implement a cohesive national transactional tax framework, harmonizing legacy and acquired-company processes. Serve as the internal subject-matter authority on transactional tax matters, advising leadership on risk, structuring, and operational impacts.
• Compliance Oversight & Vendor Management Oversee internal teams and third-party vendors responsible for return preparation, filings, payments, and notices. Establish clear controls, review protocols, and performance metrics for outsourced compliance. Ensure accurate, timely filings across all states and local jurisdictions. Manage escalations related to notices, penalties, and disputes.
• Audit Defense & Risk Management Lead transactional tax audits and inquiries, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Develop standardized audit playbooks, documentation standards, and defense strategies. Proactively identify risk areas and implement mitigation strategies. Track audit exposure, outcomes, and trends to inform leadership.
• Tax Technology & Process Improvement Partner with the Tax Technology & Audit Strategy team to: Drive automation of data ingestion, return reviews, reconciliations, and audit support Improve data quality and system integrations (EPR, tax engines, vendor platforms) Reduce manual effort and key-person dependency Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and develop managers and senior analysts across transactional, property, excise, and unclaimed property functions. Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Collaborate closely with: Accounting and Finance Legal and Regulatory Affairs Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement IT and Data teams Translate complex tax requirements into practical operational guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level