Our Opportunity:
Come join a dynamic team of tax professionals dedicated to supporting Chewy's mission of being "the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners), everywhere." We are seeking a motivated and experienced Direct Tax Manager who is interested in joining our Direct Tax team. You will play a vital role in ensuring Chewy's compliance with State and local tax regulations while contributing to the financial health of the company. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact Chewy's success by driving operational excellence and supporting informed decision-making. With opportunities for professional growth and advancement, your contributions will strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional service to pet parents across the nation. If you're ready to bring your analytical skills and tax expertise to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
- Prepare and review complex state income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns, including combined and separate filings, B&O/margin/commercial activity taxes.
- Lead all aspects of and maintain state apportionment schedules (sales, property, and payroll factors) to ensure accuracy and technical compliance.
- Monitor multistate nexus developments and economic thresholds and support state registrations for new entities or locations.
- Monitor legislative changes in US state and local tax laws and conduct research on state law changes and assess impact on the Company's tax positions, including tax accounting implications.
- Prepare and review quarterly state estimated tax payments and state tax provision calculations.
- Support state income tax audits, including preparing and reviewing work-papers, responding to information requests, maintaining organized audit files, and assisting with notice resolution.
- Provide support for federal income tax and provision activities during peak periods, including preparation/review of assigned work-papers, estimated payments, extensions, and assigned portions of tax provision.
- Prepare and review state-related account reconciliations and assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities for tax accounts.
- Partner closely with various groups within and outside of the Tax team (including finance, legal, external auditors, and third-party providers) with respect to wide array of tax, financing, and operational matters impacting state and local tax compliance.
- Continuous improvement of SALT compliance processes by improving workflows, maintaining compliance calendars, and tracking tools while leveraging Excel, tax software, and automation or AI-enabled solutions to streamline recurring tasks and reduce risk.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Master's in taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university. CPA/EA is an advantage.
- 6+ years of state & local tax experience with a Big 4 or mid-sized public accounting firm, or similar experience with a publicly traded or privately held company.
- Tax software experience for compliance and provision (OneSource).
- Experience with Hyperion, Oracle ERP, Oracle FCCS.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
- Self-motivated with a strong internal drive to learn and a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to deliver on deadlines.
- Proactive in solving problems and innovative in finding solutions.
Bonus:
- Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and strong knowledge of ASC 740.
- Experience with reviewing and supporting property tax compliance and planning efforts, coordination of assessments, management of property tax audits and related controversy matters.
- Experience with business license registrations and renewals, including filings, payments, and compliance with state & local requirements.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential. We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that. At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch. Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey. We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets. We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone. Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
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