U.S. Tax Leader | Hybrid Manager, Provisions & Compliance

Fossil; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation/ PTO

Hybrid schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fossil in Richardson, Texas seeks a Domestic Tax Manager to lead the U.S. tax function including federal and state income tax provisions, compliance, and strategy development.

You will manage a tax team, coordinate with internal partners, and drive initiatives to optimize Fossil’s domestic tax profile, ensuring ASC 740 accuracy and SOX controls. The role is onsite: Monday–Thursday in office and remote on Fridays.

Qualifications

• BBA/BS/MS Accounting or LLM is required.
• CPA or Masters in Taxation with experience in Tax Provisions.
• 4+ years of corporate tax experience specified.
• Strong communication skills to influence internal partners.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership to coach and inspire teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to educate management on tax matters as needed.
• Ability to interface with IT and software vendors for data and filing.
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and oversee filing of federal, state, franchise, and estimated tax payments.
• Manage preparation and review of tax provisions per ASC 740, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supervise and review Canadian GST/HST/PST monthly filings.
• Oversee tax information reporting and documentation (e.g., 1099 reporting and state annual reports).
• Review property tax renditions.
• Interpret and analyze legislative changes.
• Perform research on federal and state tax matters.
• Maintain SOX controls relevant to reporting and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

BBA/BS/MS Accounting

CPA or Masters in Taxation

Job description

Make An Impact:

Fossil is looking for a Domestic Tax Manager reporting to the Director of Tax. The ideal candidate will manage a team responsible for the Company’s U.S. tax activities, particularly federal and state income tax provisions, compliance with federal, state and local direct and indirect tax obligations, developing tax strategies and driving tax initiatives throughout the organization.

The role has a unique opportunity to provide thought leadership to create and implement initiatives that optimize the Company’s domestic tax profile

This role is onsite: In office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.

What you will do in this role:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws. Oversee the preparation, review and timely filing of federal income, state, franchise, and estimated tax payments and returns.

• Manage the process for preparation and review of Company tax provisions by assuring that all tax-related accounts are recorded accurately and in accordance with ASC 740. Review journal entries, reconciliations and components of deferred tax.

• Supervise and review Canadian GST/HST/PST monthly filings

• Oversee tax information reporting and documentation, including 1099 reporting and state annual reports.

• Review property tax renditions

• Interpret and analyze legislative changes.

• Perform research on federal and state tax matters.

• Maintain SOX controls relevant to reporting and compliance

Who You Are:
Requirements

• BBA/BS/MS Accounting or LLM

• Certified Public Accountant or Masters in Taxation· Experience in Tax Provisions

• 4+ years of corporate tax experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively influence and work with internal partners, business units and external partners, governmental auditors, internal and external auditors

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop good working relationships

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire high performing teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Ability to communicate and educate members of management in tax related matters, as needed

• Ability to interface with internal IT group and external software vendors to ensure company has the appropriate software tools to collect internal data and file returns efficiently

• Strong analytical skills and good judgment

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources

• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers

• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays

• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs