Motor Fuel Tax Manager

RaceTrac•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Motor Fuel Tax Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely maintenance of motor fuel tax rules and transaction set-up within RightAngle and PDI. The role ensures new and existing transaction types are configured appropriately and integrate with tax compliance systems and processes, ERP, billing, collections, and operational teams. The manager responds to business requests for new transaction types, process changes, and rule updates, develops well-supported tax positions, identifies risks and practical alternatives, and ensures tax compliance considerations are addressed before changes are implemented. Working with the Motor Fuel Tax Functional Lead, VP of Tax, Motor Fuel Tax Operations Manager, Accounting, ERP, billing and collection, and operational teams, the manager coordinates facts and subject-matter input, communicates requirements and decisions, leads projects through implementation and validation, and escalates significant risks or decisions to senior tax leadership. The position also leads one to two junior team members by providing direction, reviewing work, developing their technical and problem-solving capabilities, and ensuring timely execution. The role supports strategic business growth, acquisitions, new markets, and other projects; maintains and enhances motor fuel tax rules and transaction set-up; manages rate and regulatory changes; documents system rules, transaction logic, decisions, and processes; and identifies improvements to processes, controls, and system functionality. It also includes reviewing tax returns, supporting audits, researching and interpreting tax law, and communicating tax advice and solutions to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field preferred.
6–8 years of motor fuels tax, excise tax, indirect tax, accounting, or related experience preferred.
Strong working knowledge of motor fuels or excise tax, including experience in one or more areas such as compliance, audits, licensing, exemptions, taxability, or tax research.
Experience translating business requirements and tax rules into system, process, or transaction set-up requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional tax, systems, process-improvement, regulatory-change, acquisition, or strategic-growth projects from requirements development through implementation and validation.
Ability to identify risks, evaluate alternatives, develop well-supported recommendations, and appropriately escalate significant tax, systems, or business decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including gathering facts from diverse stakeholders and communicating clear, practical recommendations suitable for leadership.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, coordinate multiple stakeholders, recognize escalation points, and drive complex work to resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RightAngle or comparable fuel, tax determination, ERP, or billing systems.
Experience leading, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior team members.
Experience with data tools, tax research platforms, tax determination systems, fuel systems, workflow tools, automation, or AI-enabled analysis.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Motor Fuel Tax Functional Lead and VP of Tax to support strategic growth, acquisitions, new markets, and other key projects by identifying tax, systems, and process considerations early.
Coordinate business stakeholders and subject-matter experts, ensuring timely communication, clear ownership, and progress toward resolution.
Evaluate and respond to requests for new transaction types, rule changes, and process updates; translate business facts into system and tax requirements.
Lead implementation of rule and set-up changes, including requirements gathering, testing, validation, documentation, and post-implementation follow-up.
Manage the accuracy, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of motor fuel tax rules and transaction set-up within RightAngle and PDI.
Implement rate changes, tax rules, and regulatory requirements accurately across applicable systems, processes, and documentation.
Develop and document tax positions for new or changing transactions, including assumptions, risks, alternatives, and recommended approaches.
Coordinate with the Motor Fuel Tax Operations Manager to identify compliance requirements and ensure system configuration supports accurate reporting, filing, and audit-ready processes.
Partner with Accounting, ERP, billing and collection, and operational teams to ensure system changes integrate across financial, billing, compliance, and business processes.
Maintain documentation of system rules, transaction logic, decisions, and process changes to support consistency, training, compliance, and scalability.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls, and system functionality that enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Lead, coach, and develop one to two junior team members; set priorities, review work, and develop technical and problem-solving skills.
Drive projects and recurring responsibilities to completion with organization, follow-through, sound judgment, and a focus on adding value.
Develop and train team members, sharing knowledge and providing tools that support department growth and future organizational roles.
Partner cross-functionally to support department and company strategic goals.
Review motor fuel and sales tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
Investigate tax issues and communicate with government officials regarding tax questions as necessary.
Research and interpret federal, state, and local tax law and assess company policies to ensure compliance with tax legislation.
Support federal, state, and local motor fuel and sales tax audits.
Identify and communicate tax advice, feedback, and solutions to key stakeholders.
Identify and implement innovative work approaches and business processes, including software and robotic process automation.