Manager, Tax

Inmar Intelligence•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Position Summary: The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s compliance, reporting, and planning activities related to income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, and unclaimed property (escheat). This role ensures timely and accurate tax filings, manages tax audits, maintains compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and partners with internal stakeholders to optimize tax processes and minimize risk. The Tax Manager will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to ensure the organization meets all tax obligations while identifying opportunities for process improvements and tax efficiencies. Primary Accountabilities: Operational (40-50%) ● Manage tax compliance calendar (income, sales/use, property, unclaimed property) ● Oversee preparation, review, and filing of: ○ Federal & state income tax returns ○ Sales & use tax filings ○ Property tax renditions ○ Unclaimed property reports ● Ensure timely payments and filings across all jurisdictions ● Maintain documentation and audit-ready workpapers ● Manage tax notices and correspondence ● Coordinate data collection with accounting and other departments ● Maintain tax-related processes and internal controls ● Support monthly/quarter-end close from a tax perspective Technical (25-35%) ● Oversee ASC 740 tax provision (current & deferred) ● Interpret and apply: ○ Federal and state income tax laws ○ Multi-state nexus and apportionment rules ○ Sales taxability rules by jurisdiction ○ Unclaimed property laws by state ● Evaluate tax treatment of transactions (new products, contracts, M&A) ● Manage complex tax issues and prepare technical memos ● Monitor and implement tax law changes ● Review fixed asset classifications for property tax ● Support or lead audit defense strategy (technical positions) Strategic and Analytical Category (20-30%) ● Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies ○ Credits, incentives, apportionment strategies ● Analyze and manage tax risk exposure ● Optimize sales tax nexus footprint and registrations ● Improve tax processes, automation, and scalability ● Support business initiatives: ○ New market expansion ○ New products/services ○ M&A or restructuring ● Develop KPIs and dashboards for tax function performance ● Lead or support system implementations ● Drive cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, Ops ● Manage external advisors strategically (cost vs. value)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance or Tax
6-10 years of tax experience; preferably a combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience
CPA preferred (or Master’s in Taxation)
Technical Knowledge • Federal and state income tax • Sales & use tax • Property tax • Unclaimed property / escheat laws • ASC 740 tax accounting • Multi-jurisdiction tax compliance

Nice To Haves

Tax provision software (OneSource)
Sales tax automation tools (Avalara)
ERP systems (Oracle)

Responsibilities

Manage tax compliance calendar (income, sales/use, property, unclaimed property)
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of federal & state income tax returns
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of sales & use tax filings
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of property tax renditions
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of unclaimed property reports
Ensure timely payments and filings across all jurisdictions
Maintain documentation and audit-ready workpapers
Manage tax notices and correspondence
Coordinate data collection with accounting and other departments
Maintain tax-related processes and internal controls
Support monthly/quarter-end close from a tax perspective
Oversee ASC 740 tax provision (current & deferred)
Interpret and apply federal and state income tax laws
Interpret and apply multi-state nexus and apportionment rules
Interpret and apply sales taxability rules by jurisdiction
Interpret and apply unclaimed property laws by state
Evaluate tax treatment of transactions (new products, contracts, M&A)
Manage complex tax issues and prepare technical memos
Monitor and implement tax law changes
Review fixed asset classifications for property tax
Support or lead audit defense strategy (technical positions)
Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies
Analyze and manage tax risk exposure
Optimize sales tax nexus footprint and registrations
Improve tax processes, automation, and scalability
Support business initiatives
Develop KPIs and dashboards for tax function performance
Lead or support system implementations
Drive cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, Ops
Manage external advisors strategically (cost vs. value)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options
401(k) retirement plans with company match
Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays
Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning
Wellness and Mental Health counseling services
Concierge and work/life support resources
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Perks and discount programs