Manager, Tax

The Manager - Income Taxes will manage the income tax provision process (ASC 740) and income tax compliance for a growing multi-state natural foods retailer. The position will partner with accounting and finance departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting of income tax provision and income tax compliance.

Position reports into the Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ with a Flexible Hybrid Shedule! 

• Tax Provision:
  • Quarter-end and year-end tax accounting and reporting process; prepare & perform initial review of tax provision work papers, gather and analyze data related to book/tax differences, complete account analysis and reconciliations, tax account, roll-forward schedules, journal entries and other schedules as requested
  • Work with Finance and Accounting departments on process improvements in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, with the objective of developing an internal tax provision process. Identify & implement technology solutions to minimize manual process.
  • Execute processes in line with required quarterly and annual SOX controls; interface with Internal Audit as requested
  • Research issues and document findings and recommendations
  • Work with Finance and Treasury department on forecasting effective tax rate and cash taxes
  • Work with Financial Reporting in preparing quarterly and annual financial statement income tax disclosures
  • Manage and develop intern/analyst. Incorporate new team members into the process

• Income Tax Compliance/Tax Audits and Notices:
  • Gather, prepare & review information required for various components of federal and state income tax compliance; provide timely responses to data requests from co-sourcing providers related to federal and state income tax and unclaimed property compliance
  • Prepare federal and state extension and estimated payments, complete internal processing requirements for tax payments
  • Maintain tax compliance due date calendar
  • Work with the Finance and Accounting departments on process improvement in the compliance process
  • Gather and organize data required for federal and state income tax audits; prepare responses to audit queries as requested
  • Organize and provide timely replies to federal and state income tax notices
  • Research issues and document findings
  • Manage and/or prepared other regulatory filings, such as unclaimed property and annual reports filed with the Secretaries of State

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• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Masters Degree in Tax highly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant highly preferred
• 7 years of advanced relevant work experience in preparing and reviewing tax provisions and income tax compliance in a corporate tax department or 5 years in a combination of public accounting firm and corporate tax department
• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state tax laws and regulations, and communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong computer skills; MS Office, Excel, Word, tax research software and internet proficiency is required
• Adaptability and ability to demonstrate flexibility in changing tasks and priorities
• Curious mindset and able to work in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable explaining complex tax issues to non-tax professionals including excecutives
• Experience with fixed asset software required; Workday a plus
• Demonstrated success working with complex processes, SOX compliance/controls accountabilities, experience with financial/process systems, and successful interface and partnerships with operations, vendors, finance and IT
• Demonstrated experience with business process review, analysis and improvement
• High attention to detail
• Team oriented, highly motivated and self-sufficient individual
• Grocery retail experience preferred

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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