What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Indirect Tax position at Papa Johns?
Job Summary
The Manager, Indirect Tax is responsible for managing compliance, audit and research activities for sales and use tax, personal property tax and business licenses. A successful candidate will bring in-depth indirect tax technical knowledge and experience and be an individual who can work independently with minimal guidance. A highly qualified candidate provides internal advice and recommends solutions and best practices while balancing business needs with regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Indirect Tax.
Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)
- Oversee sales and use tax compliance including maintaining a calendar to track filing due dates, performs research and planning for sales tax topics.
• Manage sales and use tax and personal property tax audits
• Oversee filing of personal property tax returns and business license filings
• Maintain real property tax calendar to track filing due dates
• Assist with gathering required information for business licenses renewals and new restaurant openings
• Maintain and update indirect tax systems
• Implement satisfactory controls
• Identifies potential tax savings opportunities
• Maintain knowledge of indirect tax laws and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Submit required GL entries for all indirect tax transactions
• Reconcile all related balance sheet accounts accurately and timely
• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting to include the indirect tax accounting impact of all applicable transactions (includes regulatory and GAAP impact, both balance sheet and P&L)
• Identify indirect tax risk and develop recommendations for mitigation
• Address sales and use tax inquiries from internal business partners as well as external customers
• Execute internal controls and maintain the indirect tax control framework
Education, Experience & Certifications
6 years sales and use tax experience required (multi-state sales and use tax compliance and audit experience helpful)
Business personal property tax and real estate tax experience
Business license management experience
CPA helpful but not required
Functional Skills
- Business Acumen and Financial skills
- Broad Accounting experience
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
Our Values
- EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
- DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
- PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
- INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
- HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!
Our Core Competencies
- • CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT –We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo.
• BIAS FOR ACTION – We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry.
• WINNING TOGETHER – We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity
Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.
