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Compass Corporate

Position Title: INCOME TAX MANAGER, RESEARCH & PLANNING

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

This role is primarily responsible for research and planning initiatives within the income tax department, including matters related to corporate transactions, tax controversy, and tax compliance. 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 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
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence, transaction structuring, agreement review, and post-acquisition integration activities, is strongly preferred.
• 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

Apply to Compass Group today!

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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
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1570432

Compass Corporate

Courtney E Sink

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