Tax Manager
Full Time • Sun Holdings Corporate
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Sun Holdings is one of the largest franchise organizations in the U.S., proudly supporting over 1,300 restaurant locations across 31 states. We provide franchise management services to some of America's most beloved brands, including Applebee’s, Arby's, Bar Louie, Burger King, Cantina Laredo, Freebirds, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno, and Uncle Julio’s. Join our team of hands-on problem-solvers!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all aspects of our tax processes, including managing relationships with external tax preparation firms, auditing returns, reconciling withholdings, submitting timely and accurate payments, and overseeing software implementation to improve efficiency. This role serves as the point person for all tax audits, provides staff education to minimize assessments, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong tax compliance expertise, and a proven ability to streamline processes while maintaining accuracy.
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all aspects of our tax processes, including managing relationships with external tax preparation firms, auditing returns, reconciling withholdings, submitting timely and accurate payments, and overseeing software implementation to improve efficiency. This role serves as the point person for all tax audits, provides staff education to minimize assessments, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong tax compliance expertise, and a proven ability to streamline processes while maintaining accuracy.
What You’ll Get (Benefits):
- Competitive Pay – Your talent and hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Health & Wellness Coverage – HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to keep you and your family feeling your best.
- 401(k) Match – Helping you invest in your future (and putting more back in your wallet).
- Paid Training – We set you up for success from day one.
- Generous Time Off – Up to 16 paid vacation and sick days, plus 7 company holidays to recharge and reset.
- Free lunch while at work – Pick your favorite from 5 nearby brand locations, plus discounts with some of our brands—we’ve got lunch covered.
- Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
- Career Growth – We’re growing fast, and we love to promote from within.
- And more good stuff – Because working with us should feel rewarding every day.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
You will manage and update all tax records and files, review policies, and ensure timely and accurate submission of sales, use, income, and payroll-related taxes. Acting as a liaison with outside tax firms, you’ll audit returns, reconcile accounts, and accrue the correct tax amounts. You will post and categorize transactions in the general ledger, analyze data with internal and external stakeholders, prepare audit documentation, and advise staff on tax matters. This role also involves applying new accounting policies, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and partnering with the CFO to improve processes and reporting.
You will manage and update all tax records and files, review policies, and ensure timely and accurate submission of sales, use, income, and payroll-related taxes. Acting as a liaison with outside tax firms, you’ll audit returns, reconcile accounts, and accrue the correct tax amounts. You will post and categorize transactions in the general ledger, analyze data with internal and external stakeholders, prepare audit documentation, and advise staff on tax matters. This role also involves applying new accounting policies, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and partnering with the CFO to improve processes and reporting.
What You’ll Bring (Requirements):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; tax specialty is a plus
- Proven experience as a tax manager, tax analyst, or similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of sales and use tax, income tax (federal, state, and local), and payroll tax processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong spreadsheet skills
- Experience with accounting information systems (Sage X3 experience a plus)
- Excellent math skills and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and communication abilities
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
Ready to get started? Apply today and join a team that’s making a big impact—one location at a time.
At Sun Holdings, we’re committed to providing a safe, efficient, and supportive environment—for our team and the guests we serve. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curious about who we are? Check us out at www.sunholdings.net.
Sun Holdings was founded in 1997 by Guillermo Perales, funded by an SBA loan, and provides world-class management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America’s most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee’s, Arby's, Burger King, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in over 30 states. The collective portfolio of brands makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to create great locations and facilities, so each unit operates at maximum potential. Our goal is to satisfy our customers' demands and exceed expectations for the products and services each brand offers. As we continue to expand, we want to hire dedicated staff and run a proficient business.
Vision
Vision
To be the nation’s leading retail and restaurant management-services company in total sales, operational metrics, customer satisfaction, and unit-level economics.
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