PARTNERSHIP TAX MANAGER, TRANSACTIONS & PLANNING (HYBRID)

Compass Group USA

Yorkmont (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Partnership Tax Manager, Transactions & Planning to lead research and planning within the income tax department. The role focuses on corporate transactions, tax controversy, and compliance, requiring strong tax technical skills and collaboration with multiple business partners.

The role reports to the VP, Income Tax Research and Planning and works across the Tax Team to deliver results while handling integration, audits, and planning initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Accounting or Taxation or JD/LL.M. preferred.
CPA is required.
6+ years corporate tax and accounting experience in a large multi-corporate environment.
3+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Serve as partnership tax technical resource for the team on M&A and ongoing compliance and research.
Lead tax compliance integration for newly acquired entities.
Research and document solutions related to tax return positions and business inquiries.
Coordinate and resolve audits; prepare position papers and participate in dispute resolution.
Contribute to income tax provision process and assess uncertain tax positions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Tax knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Master’s in Accounting/Taxation or JD/LL.M. with Tax

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Compass Corporate

Position Title: PARTNERSHIP TAX MANAGER, TRANSACTIONS & PLANNING (HYBRID)

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

This role is primarily responsible for research and planning initiatives within the income tax department, including matters related to corporate transactions, tax controversy, and tax compliance. A successful candidate will have strong technical tax and project management skills, merger, acquisition and integration experience, and the ability to work with multiple business partners to achieve results. An ideal candidate will have strong partnership tax technical skills and experience. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Income Tax Research and Planning but will work closely with all members of the Tax Team. This role will interact routinely with all levels within the organization and requires the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Serve as partnership tax technical resource for the team, advising on M&A transactions as well as ongoing compliance, structuring, and research related to partnership tax matters.
Lead tax compliance integration for newly acquired entities.
Research and document solutions to specific issues related to tax return positions and business inquiries.
Conduct proactive tax research and planning to minimize the company’s domestic tax liabilities, including identification, implementation and maintenance of planning strategies. Coordination with in-house and external legal and tax advisors as necessary.
Summarize new and proposed legislation and corporate tax developments as they pertain to the company, including quantification of impact to the company and sharing of knowledge with staff to ensure compliance on a timely basis.
Assist with coordination and resolution of income and franchise tax audits, including completion of information document requests, preparation of position papers and protests of assessed taxes, and participation in dispute resolution conferences or litigation preparation.
Contribute to the company’s income tax provision process, including analysis and quantification of the company’s uncertain tax positions and other key inputs.
Assist with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation or JD/LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation preferred
CPA required
6+ years corporate tax and accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry) with exposure to tax issues in a large multi-corporate/multi-state environment
3+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
Strong analytical and technical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, time management and organization skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Must be an independent thinker as well as a team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
Proficiency with SAP preferred

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.