Tax Director

vitalfarmsinternalcrew; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

401(k) plan

Free eggs

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Tax Director for our internal crew to lead the company’s tax function across federal, state, and local taxes, ensuring compliant, strategic planning under US tax laws.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in corporate tax, a CPA, and strong ASC 740/GAAP experience in manufacturing and agriculture sectors. This remote-friendly role offers competitive pay and benefits and opportunities to drive tax strategy from within a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tax or Accounting required. Master's degree in taxation is highly preferred.
• CPA certification required.
• 10–12 years of experience in corporate tax.
• Strong understanding of US federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with ASC 740 and GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience in Agricultural and Manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance.
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions per ASC 740.
• Review disclosures for GAAP financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate strategy adjustments to leadership.
• Provide tax guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tax or Accounting

Master's degree in taxation

CPA

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

**Internal Job Posting**

This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg- cellent puns, we hope you 'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role:

The Tax Director plays a critical role in ensuring the company's tax compliance and optimizing tax strategies. This position will lead all aspects of the company's tax function, including income tax, sales and use tax, and other indirect taxes. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced tax professional with a strong understanding of US tax laws and regulations.

What You'll Do:

Direct Tax:

Oversee all aspects of federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including:

• Reviewing and filing corporate income tax returns.
• Managing quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740.
• Reviewing disclosures for GAAP financial statements.
• Reviewing complex tax calculations prepared by third party tax preparers.
• Assessing and reviewing quarterly estimated tax payments and tax return extensions.
• Responding to tax notices and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Managing tax audits conducted by federal, state, and local authorities.
• Coordinating with external auditors and tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
• Compiling annual and quarterly information for third party tax preparers.
• Oversees tax planning initiatives, including the identification, calculation, and documentation of the R&D tax credit and the tracking of bonus depreciation.

Indirect Tax:

• Evaluate and determine nexus for US entities.
• Coordinate necessary registrations for sales and use tax.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance.

General:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for auditors, external tax advisors, and tax authorities.
• Manage any related inquiries or audits.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact, and communicate necessary changes in strategy or procedures to leadership.
• Provide tax related guidance and consultative direction to internal stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Tax or Accounting required. Master's degree in taxation is highly preferred
• CPA required
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in corporate tax
• General working knowledge of employment/payroll tax regulations
• Strong understanding of US federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Experience with ASC 740 and GAAP financial reporting
• Proven ability to manage complex tax projects and deadlines
• Experience in Agricultural and Manufacturing industries
• Strong analyticand problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365) is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-20% for company meetings, team gatherings and other business needs

Personality Traits:

• You're no hero - You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t - You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards - You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else's boots - You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You do n't w al k on eggshells - You're not af raid to leave the bullsh *t behind and have honest conversations.

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs , along