Senior Tax Manager

Grain Millers Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Grain Millers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead the company's tax function. This newly created role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on tax planning, risk management, and business strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Tax Manager will have the opportunity to build and shape a high-visibility function while helping drive business decisions that support the long-term success of the organization. This role balances hands-on tax leadership with strategic influence, overseeing tax compliance and financial reporting, supporting acquisitions, operational initiatives, and a major ERP implementation. The Senior Tax Manager will play a critical role in helping Grain Millers navigate a complex and evolving tax environment while identifying opportunities to create value across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, Master of Business Taxation (MBT), or equivalent advanced tax credential.
8-12 years of progressive tax experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Strong experience managing U.S. federal and state income tax matters.
Experience with Canadian federal and provincial tax compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of tax accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax provision processes.
Experience partnering with external auditors, tax authorities, and outside service providers.
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall tax function for Grain Millers, including tax strategy, planning, and compliance activities.
Oversee the preparation and review of all U.S. and Canadian income tax returns.
Manage federal, state, provincial, local, and indirect tax compliance requirements, including sales and use tax, GST/HST, property tax, and excise tax.
Direct quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including current and deferred tax calculations.
Partner with external auditors and tax advisors on compliance, reporting, and technical tax matters.
Lead international tax activities, including transfer pricing compliance and cross-border tax planning.
Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities that support business objectives and reduce the effective tax rate.
Provide tax leadership for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, operational changes, and the upcoming ERP implementation.