Tax Manager

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Morgandale (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life-insur

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Tax Manager to lead state and local tax compliance, project oversight, tax research, and staff development. The role combines hands-on tax work with strategic oversight in a fast-paced food service environment.

The Tax Manager will manage sales and property tax obligations, coordinate audits, and drive tax-saving initiatives while mentoring a skilled tax team. A Bachelor’s degree and extensive tax experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 7 years of senior-level tax experience.
• Experience with sales tax software solutions (Avalara, Vertex, OneSource).
• Experience in state and local tax.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong leadership skills and initiative to accomplish goals.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality of accounting/tax and company information.

Responsibilities

• Support AVI’s goals through tax, audit, advisory, and risk assessment activities.
• Plan and prepare multiple state and local sales tax returns.
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Evaluate multistate nexus, tax registration requirements, and transaction taxability; maintain supporting documentation and sales tax exemption certificates.
• Coordinate tax audits and respond to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities, working with external tax advisors as needed.
• Improve tax processes, documentation, and use of technology to strengthen compliance and reporting efficiency.
• Track property taxes.
• Research and develop tax-saving strategies.
• Reconcile tax data on financial statements.
• Plan, direct, and execute various tax projects.
• Oversee complex tax research projects and interpret state tax laws; prepare and review technical tax memoranda and provide tax advice.
• Manage, develop, and mentor staff/managers on projects and assess performance through formal periodic reviews and informal feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Tax compliance

Prioritization

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

OneSource

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Tax Manager. The Tax Manager supports AVI’s state and local tax compliance, including sales and property taxes. The role combines hands‑on tax work with project oversight, tax research, and staff management and development.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support AVI’s goals through tax, audit, advisory, and risk assessment activities
• Plan and prepare multiple state and local sales tax returns
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filings and payments
• Evaluate multistate nexus, tax registration requirements, and transaction taxability; maintain supporting documentation and sales tax exemption certificates
• Coordinate tax audits and respond to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities, working with external tax advisors as needed
• Improve tax processes, documentation, and use of technology to strengthen compliance and reporting efficiency
• Track property taxes
• Research and develop tax-saving strategies
• Reconcile tax data on financial statements
• Plan, direct, and execute various tax projects
• Oversee complex tax research projects and interpret state tax laws; prepare and review technical tax memoranda and provide tax advice
• Manage, develop, and mentor staff/managers on projects and assess performance through formal periodic reviews and informal feedback

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least 7 years of senior-level tax experience
• Experience with sales tax software solutions (Avalara, Vertex, OneSource)
• Experience in state and local tax
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (formerly Great Plains) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong leadership skills as well as initiative to accomplish goals
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of accounting/tax and company information
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full‑time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE