Tax and Compliance Manager

As a Tax and Compliance Manager you can expect to… 

• Serve as the internal lead for all federal, state, and local tax compliance matters, including income tax, sales and use tax, and other indirect taxes across a multi-entity, multi-state footprint
• Partner with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all required returns, while maintaining internal accountability for documentation and audit readiness
• Own and maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar, ensuring internal stakeholders are aligned on deadlines, deliverables, and regulatory obligations
• Track and document tax positions, nexus determinations, and exemption certificates, and ensure proper integration with ERP and tax automation systems
• Monitor evolving tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on HSO’s operations, and proactively recommend changes to internal processes or policies
• Lead internal responses to tax authority inquiries and audits in collaboration with external consultants, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Develop and maintain internal tax compliance policies and procedures that scale with HSO’s rapid growth and geographic expansion
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure tax considerations are embedded in business decisions, system implementations, and strategic initiatives
• Support M&A due diligence, new service launches, and international expansion from a tax compliance perspective. Manage contract renewals, extensions, and terminations
• Propose and implement process-level improvement, staying current with best practices and industry trends
  
  

You’re great at… 

• Owning accountability by ensuring external consultants deliver while keeping HSO internally audit-ready
• Turning complexity into clarity by communicating compliance information in a clear, concise way that enables the Executive Leadership Team to make confident decisions
• Scaling with systems and continuous improvement by leveraging ERP platforms (Dynamics 365 F&O preferred), tax automation tools (Avalara, Vertex), and staying current with industry trends and HSO’s evolving growth needs
• Anticipating risk with flexibility and attention to detail, spotting nexus issues, VAT exposure, or contract compliance risks before they become costly while managing multiple priorities effectively
• Acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders by partnering through growth initiatives such as acquisitions and new product launches, positioning tax compliance as a true growth enabler
• Navigating regulated markets by ensuring compliance with the heightened requirements of public sector and government contracts
• Leading without ego by managing external advisors as true partners, knowing when to escalate or bring in expertise, and communicating in a timely, professional manner
• Driving measurable outcomes by holding yourself accountable to clear KPIs such as zero missed filings, clean audits, optimized tax positions, and reduced compliance incidents
• Learning new concepts quickly and thoroughly
• Promoting the mission and Shared Values of our company

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MST preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax advisory, preferably in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations, including sales and use tax
• Experience managing relationships with external consultants/advisors
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

We offer competitive pay with and performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy generous paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you’ll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.

HSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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