Tax Manager

Varsity Brands•Farmers Branch, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Varsity Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manager of Tax to support all aspects of direct tax compliance, provision, and reporting for a complex C-corporation currently backed by private equity and preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. This role will also support partnership tax reporting, including K-1 oversight, and assist with legal entity compliance across jurisdictions. This position will work closely with external tax advisors, internal accounting and finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting. Varsity Brands believes every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference, operating through BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit with 6,000+ employees and independent representatives.

Requirements

Experience with Federal and state income tax compliance for C-corporations.
Experience with ASC 740 tax provision support.
Experience with Book-to-tax reconciliations.
Experience with Working with external tax advisors.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5–8+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally a mix of public accounting and/or corporate tax.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to partnership taxation and K-1 reporting is a plus.
Familiarity with multi-entity and multi-state compliance, including registrations and licenses, is preferred.
Experience in a private equity-backed or IPO-bound company is a plus.
CPA or Master’s in Taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with external tax advisors on the preparation of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax returns.
Gather, organize, and validate financial and tax data needed for compliance and provision processes.
Perform detailed reconciliations between book (GAAP) and tax data, identifying and explaining differences.
Support the ASC 740 tax provision process, including assisting with data collection, analysis, and documentation.
Serve as the primary internal reviewer of work prepared by external tax partners, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company records.
Review tax returns, provision calculations, and supporting workpapers in detail.
Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication with external advisors.
Prepare and process federal, state, and local tax payments, including estimates and extensions.
Monitor tax accounts and ensure timely and accurate payment execution.
Respond to and manage tax notices and correspondence from tax authorities, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
Assist in the coordination and review of Schedule K-1s related to partnership investments or structures.
Support data collection and communication with external providers for partnership tax reporting.
Assist with legal entity structure tracking and simplification initiatives in preparation for IPO.
Support corporate registrations and business license renewals across state and local jurisdictions.
Maintain organized records of entity-level compliance requirements and filings.
Support tax-related aspects of IPO readiness, including documentation and process enhancement.
Assist in building and documenting tax processes and controls aligned with SOX requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.
Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax audits and inquiries.
Gather documentation and coordinate with external advisors on audit support.