Sr. Tax Research Lead, Sales Tax Consulting

Chick-fil-A, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chick-fil-A, Inc. Staff members are crucial for achieving strategic goals through skill development, inclusive teamwork, and innovation. Staff are expected to inspire, motivate, seek new perspectives, adopt new methods for continuous improvement, and embrace values like seeking wisdom, expecting the best, accepting responsibility, responding with courage, and thinking of others first. The company utilizes a Flexible Futures Model, combining in-person and virtual work to foster collaboration and community. The Chick-fil-A Tax Department handles tax compliance, technology, special projects, research, and audit defense for franchised restaurants and corporate activities. It provides tax planning, regulatory reporting, and consulting to various stakeholders. As Chick-fil-A expands globally, the department aims to influence business decisions, reduce tax liability, and mitigate risk. The primary purpose of the Sr. Research Lead, Sales Tax Consulting is to prepare and/or review complex tax research and projects affecting both Chick-fil-A, Inc. & Affiliates and third-party franchisees.

Requirements

CPA eligible or JD/Admittance to the Bar
8+ years of Sales Tax or State Income Tax Experience
Ability to multi-task
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and navigate complex work.
Ability to take initiative to drive projects forward
Ability to communicate effectively and manage difficult conversations
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

CPA or Admittance to the Bar
Experience in Tax Matters impacting the Restaurant Industry.
Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, and other accounting systems
7+ years of tax experience
9+ years of sales tax experience
Master's Degree
Major/Concentration in Accounting or JD

Responsibilities

Prepares and or/oversees complex and unique tax technical research, including preparation of written memoranda, multi-state and local matrices, menu taxability, and tax-exempt research.
Communicates impact of research to Tax Leadership, internal business partners, and third-party franchisees when required.
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of domestic Sales Tax matters impacting multiple business lines (Beyond the Restaurant, Distribution, Manufacturing, Corporate Franchisor, Lessor of Real and Tangible Property, Restaurant Operations, Marketplace Facilitator Transactions, Digital and Streaming Revenue Streams) and can identify and resolve moderately complex and unique sales tax issues impacting the overall business.
Plans and directs moderately complex projects and/or outcomes that may have significant impact to Chick-fil-A, Inc. and third-party franchisees.
Provides technical consultation to others with significant technical expertise due to the growth in the volume of Operators and restaurants supported, with an emphasis on Beyond the Restaurant sales activities.
Assists Tax Leadership in resolving complex sales and indirect tax issues for emerging business lines and growing volume of Operators and restaurants supported.
Responsible for monitoring state and local tax legislation and current developments that impact the Company and third-party franchisees and provide analysis as appropriate.
Communicates with the appropriate members of the Company and third-party franchisees, as needed.
Serves on internal cross function teams by providing technical sales tax knowledge that may directly impact project outcomes.
Serves as a liaison to others in Restaurant Accounting, Treasury, Restaurant Cash Management, New and Existing Restaurants, DTT, Marketing, and Supply Chain.