TAX TRANSFORMATION MANAGER, RISK & CONTROLS

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Tax Transformation Manager to lead the design and implementation of a robust tax control framework, aligning with SOX-like requirements. The role is based in Charlotte, NC, and will reshape processes, clarify accountability, and enable a scalable, data-driven tax function aligned with Compass’s growth and regulatory expectations.

You will partner with control owners, internal and external audit, and senior stakeholders to assess risks, document RACMs, and drive

Qualifications

• 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.
• Recent US GAAP and SOX experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of governance and documentation standards for tax compliance functions to meet SOX-like requirements.
• Assure business processes across functions have controls to manage tax risk; participate in risk assessments.
• Oversee remediation of tax control deficiencies and advise on RACMs.

Skills

Tax controls

SOX compliance

Governance design

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Technology in tax

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Master’s in Accounting or Taxation

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit workpapers

Job description

TAX TRANSFORMATION MANAGER, 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.