Direct Tax Manager

Default Brand; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Discount on Furniture

Professional Development Opportunities

Life Insurance

Ashley Wellness Centers

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, a global furniture leader, seeks a Direct Tax Manager in Tampa, FL to lead day-to-day federal/state/local tax compliance, drive process improvements, and support tax planning and M&A efforts. You’ll coach staff, coordinate with external advisors, and implement automation to scale tax operations.

Join a growth-focused finance team and contribute to a world-class tax function with IAM/AI-enabled workflows and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax.
• 5–7+ years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
• Federal/multistate tax compliance and workpaper review experience.
• Experience coaching, training, or leading staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state income/franchise tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local income/franchise tax compliance processes (filings, extensions, estimates, payments).
• Lead and develop direct tax staff by assigning work and coaching.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal partners for accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax estimates and payment support.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations, book-tax schedules, and provision support.
• Support income tax provision processes and learn provision methodology.
• Manage fixed asset tax work (depreciation, acquisitions, dispositions).
• Identify opportunities to standardize workpapers, automate processes, and improve efficiency.
• Use automation, analytics, workflow tools, and approved AI solutions to improve accuracy.
• Maintain compliance calendars, status trackers, and documentation repositories.
• Develop templates, checklists, process maps, and training guides.
• Assist with tax planning, M&A support, credits and incentives, and 1031 exchanges.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax research

Excel & tax software

Project management

AI & automation

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Tax/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is one of the world's largest furniture manufacturers and retailers. Join our Finance team and help drive tax compliance, process improvement, and technology adoption in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Position Summary

The Direct Tax Manager manages day-to-day direct tax compliance, team leadership, and process improvement for Ashley Furniture Industries. Reporting to the Direct Tax Director, this role serves as the primary operating lead for federal, state, and local income/franchise tax processes while providing leadership, coaching, and technical support to staff.

What You’ll Do

Tax Compliance & Team Leadership

• Manage federal, state, and local income/franchise tax compliance processes (filings, extensions, estimates, payments)
• Lead and develop direct tax staff by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing coaching
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal partners to ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Prepare and review quarterly/annual tax estimates and payment support

Tax Accounting & Provision Support

• Prepare tax account reconciliations, book-tax schedules, and provision support schedules
• Support income tax provision processes and learn provision methodology
• Manage fixed asset tax work (depreciation, acquisitions, dispositions)

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify opportunities to standardize workpapers, automate processes, and improve efficiency
• Use automation, analytics, workflow tools, and approved AI solutions to improve accuracy and scalability
• Maintain compliance calendars, status trackers, and documentation repositories
• Develop templates, checklists, process maps, and training guides

Strategic Tax Support

• Assist with tax planning, M&A support, credits and incentives, and 1031 exchanges
• Research and document federal/state tax issues
• Support tax audits and notices with organized documentation
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, IT, and Operations

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Tax
• 5–7+ yearspublic accounting and/or corporate tax experience
• Federal/multistate tax compliance and workpaper review experience
• Experience coaching, training, or leading staff
• Strong knowledge of federal/state income/franchise tax

Preferred:

• CPA(MST, EA, or other tax credential a plus)
• S-corp, partnership, C-corp, or multistate experience
• Exposure to tax provision, tax accruals, or ASC 740
• Experience with process improvement, automation, or AI tools
• Manufacturing, retail, or distribution industry experience

Key Skills:

• Team leadership and staff development
• Tax research and problem-solving
• Advanced Excel and tax software proficiency
• Project management and organization
• Responsible AI and automation use (with appropriate controls and validation)
• Clear communication with leadership and non-tax stakeholders

Why Join Ashley?

• Lead and develop a teamwhile building your own technical capabilities
• Drive tax transformationusing automation, analytics, and AI
• Expand your expertisein provision, planning, M&A, and strategic tax
• Work for a global leaderwith resources to invest in technology and growth
• Collaborative culturethat values integrity, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Flexible location:Arcadia, WI or Tampa, FL
• Comprehensive benefitsand career advancement opportunities

• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday Off
• Generous Employee Discount on Furniture
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail (Hands-On Approach)
• Growth Focused

Ready to lead, transform, and grow your tax career?

Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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