Manager, Tax Reporting & Compliance
Company
KeHE Distributors
Location
Naperville, IL
Other
Finance/Accounting
Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $110,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
The Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's tax compliance processes, ensuring timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns. This role ensures compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations, manages audits, and supports strategic tax planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical tax background, excellent analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to lead and develop team members. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with external partners to ensure timely preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income, franchise, sales/use, and property tax returns.
- Manages the day-to-day activities of the Tax Coordinator to ensure accurate and timeline completion of tax-related tasks and provides direction, performance feedback, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Manage necessary business permits, licenses and bottle deposits
- Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and planning.
- Maintain and improve internal controls over tax processes and documentation.
- Prepare tax disclosures and reporting under ASC 740.
- Assist with month end close responsibilities and special projects as needed.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Understanding of various legal structures (Corp, LLC) and their respective tax treatment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage and lead tax coordinators.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Taxation or CPA preferred).
- At minimum 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or corporate tax department.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience managing teams.
- Experience with Workday and Power BI preferred.
- Experience with multi-entity compliance and reporting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID
2025-27084
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.