Tax Manager

Location

Bradenton, FL | United States

Job description

Overview

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the implementation of tax policies and procedures in each tax jurisdiction in which the company operates while remaining in compliance with tax laws and accounting policies. This position will have primary responsibility for the managing of all tax related functions, as well as interface with outsourced vendor providing tax compliance services.

The essential functions in this are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities.  Reliable and dependable attendance is required. This job is based out of the Sarasota, Florida corporate office.

• Manage the accurate and timely preparation and filing of federal, state, and local sales and use tax returns as well as all other areas of tax compliance in adherence with applicable tax laws.
• Work closely with our third-party tax advisors to manage the accounting for corporate income taxes throughout the year, including gathering all appropriate information and performing a detailed review of year-end provisions prepared by third-party tax advisors and in house preparation of quarterly provisions with the third-party tax advisors providing consultation services.
• Prepare quarterly and review year-end financial statement tax disclosures in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 740) for financial reporting.
• Lead, manage, and develop Tax staff member.
• Review reconciliations and analysis prepared by tax staff member.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate internal controls for income taxes.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s business and proactively work alongside Director of Tax Accounting and outsourced vendor on tax consequences of proposed business flow changes.
• Liaison with Management, Director of Tax Accounting, Tax staff, and Accounting staff on any tax issues.
• Manage all federal, state, and local tax audits (e.g., income tax, sales and use tax).
• Work collaboratively with other corporate functions (e.g., internal audit, treasury, finance, licensing, legal, payroll).
• Manage the retention of tax records and other required reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws, updates/revisions, and inform Director of Tax Accounting of issues affecting First Watch.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred
• CPA preferred
• Six + years of related experience with at least 3 years working in a national public accounting firm and/or in a public corporation
• At least 2 years of manager experience
• Strong experience in ASC 740 and SEC reporting required
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Tax regulations
• Expert-level ability with MS Excel
• Experience working with third party service providers
• Experience with ERP systems; Great Plains is preferred

First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients across its network of neighborhood restaurants. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was recognized as the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. There are more than 520 First Watch restaurants in 29 states, and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. For more information, visit .

First Watch is an equal opportunity employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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