Tax Manager - Research, Planning, M&A

Watch the video to learn more Tax Manager, Research, Planning, M&A Compass Group, USA is the 8th largest company in the world and the 1 contract food service company. Compass has grown by $6.1B in new business in 2020 - 2024. They are listed in Forbes "America's Best Large Employers", and 4 years running- America's Best Employers for Diversity. Learn more about Compass Group, USA here: www.compass-usa.com Location: This position is based in Charlotte, NC, located at 2400 Yorkmont Drive. Hybrid position in-office 3 days a week Tuesday through Thursday. Must have either CPA or JD to qualify Job Summary: Compass is growing, and this role is primarily responsible for research and planning initiatives within the income tax department, including matters related to corporate transactions, tax controversy. A successful candidate will have strong technical tax and project management skills, merger and acquisition experience, and the ability to work with multiple business partners to achieve results. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Income Tax Research and Planning but will work closely with all members of the Income Tax Team. This role will interact routinely with all levels within the organization and requires the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively. Responsibilities: Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Conduct proactive tax research and planning to minimize the company's domestic tax liabilities, including identification, implementation and maintenance of planning strategies. Coordination with in-house and external legal and tax advisors as necessary. Summarize new and proposed legislation and corporate tax developments as they pertain to the company, including quantification of impact to the company and sharing of knowledge with staff to ensure compliance on a timely basis. Research and document solutions to specific issues related to tax return positions and business inquiries Assist with coordination and resolution of income and franchise tax audits, including completion of information document requests, preparation of position papers and protests of assessed taxes, and participation in dispute resolution conferences or litigation preparation. Assist with the company's income tax provision, including monitoring and quantification of the company's uncertain tax positions. Assist with and special projects as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred CPA required 6 years corporate tax and accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry) with exposure to tax issues in a large multi-corporate/multi-state environment 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience Strong analytical and technical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong leadership, time management and organization skills Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment Must be an independent thinker as well as a team player Proficiency with Microsoft Office required Proficiency with SAP preferred