Indirect Tax Manager - UniFirst

The Indirect Tax Manager will join the finance team reporting to the VP of Tax and Treasury. The individual will work closely with internal parties such as business units, accounting (GL, AR, AP, Collections, etc.), finance, and tax. Responsibilities may also include:

• Assisting with tax audits, including communication with the taxation authorities, management of audit process, evaluating and filing appeals, gathering internal and external data, working with internal and external business unit contacts, legal counsel and subject matter experts as needed, as well as documentation of issues and resolution.
• Responsible for the management and review of all US sales and use tax compliance and Canadian GST/HST/PST compliance
• Monitor tax regulatory developments and tax law changes, and communicate to the tax team including technical analysis to support nexus determinations, tax decision issues, exemption issues, and other areas of technical analysis
• Assist in merger and acquisition research and analysis, including sales and use tax due diligence activities, exposure analysis and transaction tax integration
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 policies and procedures
• Mentor and provide training and support to sales and use tax personnel
• Manage external advisors
• Manage and review real and personal property tax filings
• Prepare/Review quarterly reconciliations of sales and use tax liability accounts
• Research indirect tax issues and draft memorandum to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws
• Act as a resource to other functional departments of the Company seeking indirect tax advice
• Perform all other related duties as needed

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of applicable tax experience, preferably including a management role within a sales and use tax function in the corporate environment
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with sales and use tax principles and law
• Strong foundation of tax technical, analytical and compliance skills and experience, including process design
• Industry experience with a large, publicly traded company is a plus
• Experience with Vertex a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Experience with Peoplesoft and Oracle or other ERP systems
• Experience with ERP Implementation a plus
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong research skills
• Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Detail and process oriented
• Ability to interact and team with professionals in various functional areas to resolve complex tax issues throughout the organization
• Ability to represent company with internal and external clients

UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact!

• 401K with Company Match

• Profit Sharing

• Health Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Vacation

• Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Direct Payroll Deposit

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 30% Employee Discount 

• Employee Referral Program

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws