Tax Manager

Spotless Brands; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotless Brands is seeking a senior tax leader to manage indirect tax compliance and oversee federal partnership tax matters in our Villa Park, IL office. You will collaborate with external advisors, internal teams, and auditors to ensure accurate tax filings and proactive planning.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or MST and 5+ years of progressive tax experience with a focus on indirect taxes and partnership tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or MST preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience with a focus on indirect tax compliance and exposure to federal partnership tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and business license requirements.
• Oversee federal partnership tax compliance, including coordination and review of partnership workpapers, tax filings, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders on federal partnership matters, tax planning opportunities, and technical tax issues.
• Lead tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Mentor and manage junior team members or external consultants.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MST preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Description

• Manage all aspects of indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and business license requirements.
• Oversee federal partnership tax compliance, including coordination and review of partnership workpapers, tax filings, and related supporting documentation.
• Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders on federal partnership matters, tax planning opportunities, and technical tax issues.
• Work with various outside consultants who are engaged to complete sales and use tax and property tax filings.
• Pull and provide sales data monthly for the sales tax consultants.
• Coordinate with accounting staff for GAAP fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions to support annual property tax compliance.
• Review and ensure accuracy of tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and implement necessary updates to maintain compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on indirect tax and partnership tax implications of transactions, contracts, and new initiatives.
• Lead tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and manage junior team members or external consultants.
• Act as a point person for CSC to gather information for Secretary of State filings.
• Respond to federal and state notices when received.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or MST preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on indirect tax compliance (sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and business licenses) and exposure to federal partnership tax matters.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience reviewing tax returns, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, as well as managing audits, notices, and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations; ability to monitor legislative changes, identify tax savings opportunities, mitigate risk, and communicate tax implications clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience working with external consultants, cross‑functional accounting teams, and internal business partners to support filings, fixed asset reporting, and transaction‑related tax analysis.
• Highly organized with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills; proficiency in Excel and experience with tax and ERP systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting; frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to talk and hear – in person, via computer (e.g., Teams meetings), and on phone calls.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is typical of an office setting; the noise level is usually quiet.
• Occasional travel by car or plane to existing and/or prospective operating geographies, less than 10%.

Spotless Brands and its affiliates comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. The Human Resources team will respond to your email promptly.

Spotless Brands and its affiliate brands are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. Spotless Brands invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status or any other protected group status as defined and subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. We use E‑Verify to check employment eligibility.