Tax Manager - Remote

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About The Position

The Tax Manager leads DreamFields’ federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and reporting across its multi-state cannabis operations. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this hands-on role manages tax filings, payments, audits, external advisors, and internal controls. Key responsibilities include navigating IRC Section 280E, overseeing tax-related inventory costing and COGS methodologies, supporting income tax accounting under US GAAP, and managing indirect taxes. The role helps strengthen the tax function, manage risk, and support informed financial and operational decisions. The position is full-time and exempt. It is remote or field-based for candidates residing in approved states or regions in the United States, or in Canada. Limited travel of up to 10% is required. The role requires flexibility to work hours necessary to meet business needs, potentially including extended hours, weekends, and holidays. Work schedules may change based on operational priorities. Facility visits may involve exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, and other potential allergens; PPE is provided and required when applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a multi-entity, multi-state organization.
Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance.
Strong technical knowledge of IRC Section 280E and its application to cannabis businesses.
Strong understanding of inventory costing, COGS, manufacturing accounting, and the tax implications of IRC Sections 471 and 263A.
Experience managing multi-state income tax filings, apportionment, nexus, sales and use taxes, and other indirect taxes.
Experience managing external tax advisors, tax audits, and regulatory examinations.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and accounting systems.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
Willingness to submit to a background check.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of prolonged sitting and computer work, and to communicate effectively and review detailed financial and operational information for extended periods.
Ability to work the hours necessary to meet business needs, potentially including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
For remote or field-based work, residence in one of the listed approved US states or regions, or in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with cannabis industry taxation is strongly preferred.
Previous experience working for a multi-state cannabis operator, manufacturer, or distributor.
Experience with cannabis-specific tax regulations in California, Michigan, Arizona, Massachusetts, and New York.
Experience with manufacturing companies and inventory costing methodologies.
Experience with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and multi-entity corporate structures.
Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
Experience managing Canadian tax compliance, including GST/HST, is a plus.
CPA license is strongly preferred.
Master’s degree in taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of federal and state corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1120 and applicable state equivalents.
Manage state tax filings, estimated tax payments, extensions, and annual compliance requirements.
Ensure compliance with state and local business, gross receipts, franchise, excise, and other industry-specific taxes.
Monitor filing deadlines and establish a national tax compliance calendar.
Ensure tax filings and payments have proper documentation, reconciliations, and support.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on IRC Section 280E and its application to cannabis businesses.
Oversee federal income tax calculations and corporate tax returns considering Section 280E limitations.
Develop and implement strategies for identifying, allocating, and documenting COGS for tax purposes.
Coordinate with Cost Accounting, Operations, and Finance on inventory costing and tax reporting methodologies.
Evaluate tax planning opportunities and the financial implications of changes to federal cannabis tax regulations.
Maintain supporting documentation for tax positions, COGS calculations, inventory methodologies, and Section 280E compliance.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on complex cannabis tax matters, technical research, and tax controversies.
Develop and execute a tax planning strategy aligned with business objectives, identifying opportunities to reduce the effective tax burden while maintaining compliance.
Analyze tax implications of business expansion, new state operations, legal entity structures, intercompany transactions, and operational changes.
Evaluate tax implications of manufacturing, wholesale distribution, inventory management, and related-party transactions.
Review intercompany management fees, shared services, cost allocations, and other intercompany arrangements for appropriate tax treatment.
Oversee income tax accounting and reporting under US GAAP, including ASC 740, and coordinate annual income tax provisions.
Coordinate with external tax consultants and accounting personnel to maintain consistency among tax returns, tax provisions, and financial statements.
Support the annual financial statement audit with tax schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and technical accounting explanations.
Oversee indirect tax compliance across operating jurisdictions, including sales and use tax treatment of purchases, sales, manufacturing activities, and intercompany transactions.
Monitor state-specific sales tax regulations applicable to cannabis manufacturing and wholesale distribution.
Oversee cannabis-specific excise taxes, gross receipts taxes, wholesale taxes, and other state or local industry-specific assessments.
Serve as the primary internal contact for federal, state, and local tax audits and examinations; manage communications and information requests from tax authorities.
Prepare, review, and organize documentation for tax audits and examinations.
Coordinate with external CPA firms and tax attorneys on tax controversies, notices, assessments, and appeals.
Monitor tax notices, correspondence, and regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
Manage relationships with external tax CPA firms, consultants, and specialized tax advisors; coordinate and assess their tax return deliverables.
Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reduce external consulting costs, and strengthen internal tax capabilities.