Senior Tax Manager

Reposted 16 Days Ago
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Woodridge, IL, USA
In-Office
110K-110K Annually
Senior level
Food • Logistics
The Role
Manage multi-state and federal tax compliance, insurance matters, and daily banking. Coordinate with outside advisors, maintain licenses and certificates of insurance, track tax incentives, report insurance claims, and lead/train a small team to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US0670 Edward Don

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

60517

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

$110,000

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

SUMMARY:

This position works in partnership with outside professional firms in managing both day to day and period oversight of all governmental taxes, insurance matters and daily banking activities. This role requires the highest level of of integrity and confidentiality ensuring the Company is in compliance with its legal obligations with regard to specified tax & insurance documents. Position manages one full-time and one part-time associate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, Insurance and/or related field.

  • Minimum of 7 years' experience with Multi-State and Federal taxes, multi-state business insurance, and contract administration.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access & Word

  • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills

  • Ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives.

  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical standards in all Company dealings on a daily basis and ability to foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization.

  • Expertise and understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Internal Revenue Code, and state tax compliance.

Preferred:

  • Supervisory experience

  • CPA certification and tax experience

  • Familiarity with tax planning and experience in tax compliance and regulatory reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Oversee daily banking activities and tax compliance for multiple taxing states and jurisdictions.

  • Responsible for maintaining current knowledge base for laws pertaining to Federal and State taxes to appropriately perform job functions.

  • Responsible for assisting outside tax advisors with preparation of year-end tax reporting (including 1099’s).

  • Complete and submit other permits and licenses (i.e. Casino applications) and renewals for State, City, and Tribal Casino Licensing in a timely manner.

  • Report litigation for claims covered by insurance and with direction from senior management.

  • Summarize company requirements and track/ calculate State and Local Tax Incentive Agreements.

  • Oversee compliance with local and state licensing agencies.

  • Responsible for the overall management of certificate of insurance maintenance.

  • Manage, train and develop direct reports to enhance their career development.

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, Insurance or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience with Multi-State and Federal taxes, multi-state business insurance, and contract administration.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access & Word.
  • Expertise and understanding of GAAP, Internal Revenue Code, and state tax compliance.
  • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical standards.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • CPA certification and tax experience.
  • Familiarity with tax planning and experience in tax compliance and regulatory reporting.

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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