Tax Manager

PetIQ, LLC; Eagle, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PetIQ is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to own tax functions within our tax and accounting team, driving sales and use tax, income tax compliance and provision, and M&A tax workstreams.

The ideal candidate brings 2-3 years of Big 4 public accounting experience, ready to step into accountability in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment with cross-functional collaboration and exposure to senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Combination of private and public tax experience with ability to own workstreams independently.
• 3-4 years of public accounting, Big 4 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationship with external advisors (Big 4), directing their work to meet deadlines.
• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, liaising with external auditors.
• Oversee federal and state income tax compliance, including outsourced return prep, estimated payments, and audit responses.
• Review tax due diligence and structuring for M&A transactions, including NOL analysis and purchase price allocation.
• Own the sales and use tax function (outsourced): nexus analysis, filings, and compliance across states and channels.
• Collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and legal to reflect tax in business decisions.
• Lead tax research and documentation of technical positions with accurate final position.
• Drive process improvements and automation in tax compliance and reporting.
• Prepare monthly tax accounting journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Big 4 experience

ASC 740 knowledge

Sales & use tax

Income tax compliance

M&A tax

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

PetIQ is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to own a critical set of tax functions within our tax and accounting team. This is role will take direct ownership of sales and use tax, income tax compliance and provision, and M&A tax workstreams, driving them from analysis through final deliverable with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate brings 2-3 years of Big 4 public accounting experience, is ready to step into a role with real accountability for outcomes, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment with frequent cross-functional collaboration and direct exposure to senior finance leadership.

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with external advisors (including Big 4 firms), directing their work on technical tax positions, audits, and special projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740 from preparation through final review and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors on provision matters.
• Own federal and state income tax compliance, including managing return preparation (outsourced), estimated payments, and audit responses, and act as the escalation point for technical issues that arise.
• Review tax due diligence and structuring analysis for M&A transactions, including purchase price allocation considerations, NOL analysis, and post-close integration planning, presenting findings and recommendations directly to finance leadership.
• Own the sales and use tax function (outsourced) end-to-end: nexus analysis, filings, and related compliance across multiple states and business channels, serving as the primary decision-maker alongside our external tax advisor.
• Collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and legal teams to ensure tax considerations are reflected in broader business decisions.
• Own tax research and documentation of technical positions, including drafting memos that support return positions and transaction treatment, with accountability for the technical accuracy of the final position.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency of tax compliance and reporting functions.
• Monthly accounting journal entries and reconciliations for tax accounts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A combination of private and public experience with a focus on tax, with demonstrated readiness to own workstreams independently rather than operate in a purely reviewer-supported capacity.
• 3-4 years of experience in public accounting firm, Big 4 preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 provision concepts, corporate income tax, and knowledge of sales and use tax.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Company Overview:

Our Mission is to become the most trusted ally for pet parents and a leading authority in pet health and wellbeing. Our promise is to deliver smarter health and wellbeing solutions that are innovative, accessible, educational and always effective.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do.

Our values are:

• Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We’re dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
• Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact—because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
• Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We’re always learning, improving, and striving to do better—for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
• Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
• Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone

PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact [e-mail]

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PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), creed, caste, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (including ancestry), genetics, physical or mental disability (including obesity, HIV, or hepatitis C status), age, marital status, or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.