SENIOR MANAGER - TAX TRANSFORMATION RISK & CONTROLS

Compass Group Careers

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the design and execution of a robust tax control framework aligned with SOX-like requirements. The role is based in Charlotte, NC, and focuses on tax compliance and reporting for the International Division, including the UK, France, and other markets.

You will collaborate with control owners and senior stakeholders to strengthen tax risk management and drive data-enabled improvements.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation is required.
CPA or equivalent certification is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in tax processes and controls, international audits, risk and controls assessment.
Recent US GAAP and SOX experience strongly preferred.
International tax and multinational enterprise experience is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance and documentation standards for tax compliance functions.
Ensure controls across functions and sectors manage tax risk effectively, including risk assessments.
Oversee remediation of tax control deficiencies and act as advisor to corporate functions on RACMs.
Develop tax process flows, RACMs, and control documentation for accuracy and clarity.
Promote leading practices to drive consistency and efficiency in tax risk management.
Provide training and guidance to support tax control compliance.
Partner with business teams on cross‑departmental projects to improve control environments and automation.
Coordinate with internal and external audits to streamline tax audit processes.

Skills

Tax controls

SOX compliance

Multinational tax

Stakeholder management

Technology in tax

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation

CPA or equivalent

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER - TAX TRANSFORMATION RISK & CONTROLS

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

The Group Tax Department, based at the Group’s head office in Chertsey, Surrey, is responsible for the management of tax cost, risk, reporting and compliance throughout the approximately 25 countries in which Compass Group operates.

We are seeking an experienced, driven, ambitious and technologically aware tax professional to lead and oversee the design and implementation of a robust tax control framework to be compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX")-like requirements. The role will be based in Charlotte N.C. and will redesign processes, clarify accountability, enhance the Tax Risk and Control Framework and enable improved use of data and technology – creating a scalable, well-controlled and future-ready tax function aligned with Compass’s growth strategy and regulatory expectations. In addition, the role will partner with control pillar owners and senior stakeholders to support a robust risk and control environment by providing assurance of the design and operating effectiveness of controls, sharing leading practices and guiding control owners to strengthen their tax reporting and compliance processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Lead the ongoing design, implementation and continuous improvement of governance and documentation standards across all tax compliance functions with the objective of these being compliant with SOX-like requirements
Assure business processes across functions and sectors have appropriate controls to manage tax risk effectively, including participation in risk assessments as needed
Evaluate tax control deficiencies and oversee their remediation.
Serve as a key advisor and challenger to corporate functions and operating sectors on their identified tax risks and controls as documented in their tax risk and control matrices ("RACMs")
Oversee the development and documentation of tax process flows, tax RACMs and related control documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and clarity
Identify and promote leading practices that can be leveraged across the Group to drive consistency and efficiency in the management and control of tax risk
Develop and disseminate guidance to support the business with tax control compliance such as job aids and control owner training
Partner with business teams and functional leaders on cross‑departmental projects to improve the overall control environment, including tax process optimization and automation opportunities
Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure streamlined and effective tax audit processes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to enhance tax risk and control awareness and strengthen accountability for effective tax risk management
This transformation role will be focused on tax compliance and reporting for the Group, with primary responsibility for our International Division (primarily the UK, France, Australia markets initially but potentially also Germany, Turkiye and the Netherlands)

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding and experience of tax and finance processes and internal controls, ideally within a multinational group (corporate income tax, indirect taxes, cross‑border, tax reporting) and with the ability to assess, challenge, and improve both the design and operating effectiveness of tax controls
Ability to work independently, a self‑starter, creative thinker with high professional standards and integrity and the ability to lead initiatives independently while engaging effectively across various teams
Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify risks, evaluate controls and propose practical solutions
Passionate about introducing technology solutions in the tax function
Commercially competent and ambitious
Excellent stakeholder management skills across global, cross‑functional teams
Strong planning, co‑ordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to convey complex tax risk and control concepts in a clear, simple, engaging and concise manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation required
CPA or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in tax processes and controls, international audits, risk and controls assessment preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm or Fortune 500 equivalent
Recent (past 5 years) US GAAP and SOX experience strongly preferred
Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office products, electronic audit workpapers, etc.)
International tax and multinational enterprise experience is required

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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