Tax Director - RELOCATION PROVIDED!!!

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850 million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75 million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail. We seek a seasoned Tax Director with a proven track record to lead our tax department and ensure optimal tax compliance and planning across our diverse entities.

Job Description:

This role spearheads the Company's tax strategy leading a team responsible for all tax matters from assessment and planning to tax return preparation. Responsibilities extend beyond filing to include  designing and implementing tax-saving strategies, managing audits, evaluating the tax implications of business decisions, and  overseeing both internal tax staff and external partners. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all tax compliance and planning for the Company and affiliates.
• Prepare timely and accurate federal, state, and local tax returns for retail, real estate operations, and affiliated entities.
• File for payment extensions with supporting documentation as needed.
• Oversee monthly sales/use, tangible personal property, and real estate tax returns for all locations and entities, ensuring accuracy of assessments.
• Analyze tax codes to optimize tax strategies and deductions, minimizing Company tax burden through legal means.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish effective tax policies and procedures for streamlined processes and improved efficiency.
• Research complex tax issues and legal changes, consulting with internal/external professionals to gain insights.
• Clearly communicate interpretations, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage interactions with tax agencies regarding audits, inquiries, and notices.
• Continuously evaluate and improve tax procedures. This includes designing new procedures, implementing efficient solutions (software, outsourcing), etc.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the tax team.
• Manage performance through coaching and delegation, and actively participate in team development to build a strong and knowledgeable department.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in a senior tax role including a strong track record with pass-through entities and complex tax matters.
• 5 or more years of direct supervisory experience leading and developing a tax team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Master of Science in Tax is required.
• Experience with Federal and Multistate tax return preparation for Individual, C Corp, S Corp, Partnerships, Foundations and Trusts along with exposure to sales, use and property tax is required.  
• Research experience with commonly controlled groups, partnership and multi-state issues is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, tax software and Google workspace (i.e. Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Work Environments:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential. 
• Works in an office environment remaining stationary at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks. 
• Hybrid: Some work may be completed outside of the Company locations, with at least three (3) days a week in the Corporate Office. The role is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and to be available during working hours. The role may also bring their own device/s to complete all work (e.g. all computer hardware and software, including audio and video capabilities for virtual meetings; and reliable Internet connection with ability to access the Google platform for virtual meetings and applications used for work).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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