Tax Manager

Universal Corporation•Richmond, VA

2d•$102,000 - $153,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company is the world’s leading supplier of premium leaf tobacco, with over 100 years of experience sourcing, processing, and delivering tobacco crops tailored to customer specifications. With operations spanning major tobacco-regions across five continents, we connect hundreds of thousands of farmers to global manufacturers through a reliable, transparent, and traceable supply chain. Our portfolio includes flue-cured, burley, oriental, and dark tobaccos, supported by deep agronomic expertise and advanced processing capabilities. Beyond the leaf, we offer value-added services such as customized blending, next-generation nicotine solutions, recycled by-products, and digital traceability tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain. Universal Leaf Tobacco is more than a supplier – we are a long-term partner committed to responsible sourcing, farmer support, and continuous innovation. By investing in agricultural communities and upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, we help ensure a resilient tobacco supply for generations to come.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting or corporate tax experience required.
Federal and state income tax compliance experience required.
Advanced experience with Microsoft products, especially MS Excel required.
Knowledge of tax research techniques and software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

OneSource or Corptax income tax software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the ASC 740 tax provision process, including book/ tax difference calculations, internal and external reporting.
Manages compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures for the accuracy of financial and tax information, including appropriate documentation.
Manages the US federal and state income compliance process to include use of income tax software and preparation or review of support workpapers, fixed asset documentation, state apportionment, and quarterly estimates.
Responsible for the preparation of foreign information returns included in the US federal return.
Assist tax and other departments with preparation of various international forms for Pillar Two, dividends, residency, and other topics.
Maintains the tax calendar to ensure compliance with all deadlines.
Keep current in relevant US federal, state, and international tax law changes.
Provide technical and analytical support to other tax and non-tax personnel and departments to include tax law monitoring, research, and planning projects on various tax topics.
Supports required responses to audits and queries received from tax authorities with research and communications.