Motor Fuel Tax Manager

RaceTrac•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Motor Fuel Tax Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely maintenance of motor fuel tax rules and transaction setup within RightAngle and PDI. The role ensures transaction types are configured appropriately and integrate with tax compliance systems and processes, ERP, billing, collections, and operations. The manager responds to business requests for transaction types, process changes, and rule updates. Working with the Motor Fuel Tax Functional Lead, VP of Tax, Motor Fuel Tax Operations Manager, Accounting, ERP, billing and collections, and operational teams, the manager develops supported tax positions, identifies risks and alternatives, and addresses tax compliance considerations before changes are implemented. The role 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 leads and develops one to two junior team members by providing direction, setting priorities, reviewing work, and building technical and problem-solving capabilities. It also supports strategic growth, acquisitions, new markets, tax compliance, audits, process improvement, and the implementation of tax rules and regulatory changes.

Requirements

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.
Ability to translate business requirements and tax rules into system, process, or transaction setup requirements.
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 to leadership.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, coordinate stakeholders, recognize escalation points, and drive complex work to resolution.
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.

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 on strategic growth, acquisitions, new markets, and other key projects, identifying and implementing tax, systems, and process considerations.
Coordinate business stakeholders and subject-matter experts, ensuring clear ownership, timely communication, and progress toward resolution.
Evaluate and respond to requests for transaction types, rule changes, and process updates; translate business facts into system and tax requirements.
Lead implementation of rule and setup changes, including requirements gathering, testing, validation, documentation, and post-implementation follow-up.
Manage the accuracy, maintenance, and enhancement of motor fuel tax rules and transaction setup within RightAngle and PDI.
Implement rate changes, tax rules, and regulatory requirements across applicable systems, processes, and documentation.
Develop and document tax positions for new or changing transactions, including assumptions, risks, alternatives, and recommendations.
Coordinate with the Motor Fuel Tax Operations Manager to ensure system configuration supports accurate reporting, filing, and audit-ready processes.
Partner with Accounting, ERP, billing and collections, and operational teams to integrate system changes across financial, billing, compliance, and business processes.
Maintain documentation of system rules, transaction logic, decisions, and process changes for consistency, training, compliance, and scalability.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls, and system functionality.
Lead, coach, train, and develop one to two junior team members; set priorities and review work for accuracy and completeness.
Drive projects and recurring responsibilities to completion with organization, follow-through, and sound judgment.
Review motor fuel and sales tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
Investigate tax issues and communicate with government officials about tax questions as necessary.
Research and interpret federal, state, and local tax law and assess company policies for 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.