Manager of Sales Tax

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives.
On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! OVERVIEW: The Manager of Sales Tax is a member of the Finance Department and is responsible for oversight of transaction tax systems, maintenance of use tax accruals, review of 3rd party prepared property tax filings, and overall tax process automation and efficiencies.
This role will be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment whose focus is on development and career fulfillment of its teammates.
This role will include maintaining an environment of technical expertise and regular review of best practices.
Our DICK’S Finance & Tax team has a people first mindset.
We foster a culture of innovation and are trusted advisors to the business.
We are focused on relentless improvement and automation.
We do all of this to drive growth for our company and to support our belief that SPORTS CHANGE LIVES.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: SALES AND USE TAX FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors state and local sales tax statutory changes and incorporate changes into all transaction tax systems matrices and other tools, as necessary.
Validates the accuracy of Vertex O Series system settings, TaxCertify, and other transaction tax systems through testing and troubleshooting to ensure appropriate sales/use tax amount is being reported.
Maintain oversight over use tax accruals, including monitoring of systems to ensure appropriate amount of use tax is being accrued as well as review and approval of use tax accrued on material non-merchandise purchase orders.
Adhering to SOX controls through regular testing and output of system matrices to ensure completeness and accuracy of sales/use information and reporting.
Manages the review of sales tax exemption certificate process, ensuring a seamless in-store customer experience.
Identifies efficiency opportunities for the sales tax team and leverage automation technologies including Alteryx to ensure continuous improvement of sales tax processes and procedures.
Interface and collaborate with our sales tax product team, point of sale teams, and construction, marketing, and non-merchandise procurement teams to ensure cross functional business and technology initiatives are being achieved.
Serve as liaison with stores and maintain transaction tax systems for sales tax holidays.
Test systems to ensure compliance and assist with customer questions related to taxability.
DEVELOP AND TRAIN TEAM MEMBERS: Provide leadership and mentoring to teammates within the tax department through consistent communication and partnered training.
Manage and develop direct reports.
Drive transformation through process innovation and optimization of resources.
Foster an environment that enables career growth and fulfillment of tax department teammates.
Inspire a culture of teamwork and partnership that facilitates collaboration within the department as well as with other business functions.
Engage in training and development related to both tax technical and leadership skills.
Effectively communicate concepts, with the ability to customize the level of detail based on the audience receiving the information.
TAX LAWS & COMPLIANCE: Develop & maintain an in‐depth knowledge of state tax laws, legislation & current developments affecting the company.
Monitor & analyze newly enacted legislation to minimize and accurately report the company’s taxes.
Research and document sales tax questions as they arise.
Ensure timely responses to customer and store sales tax-related questions.
Assist Vice President of Tax with tax research and coordination of indirect tax projects.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX AND OTHER FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate filing of personal property tax returns and escheat filings.
This includes coordination with external service providers as well as oversight of internal processes.
Review tax calculations and account recons and ensure SOX compliance on all personal property tax and escheat related processes and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Computer Science 5 – 7 years of total experience with Big 4 experience preferred, not required CPA preferred not required Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Experience with Vertex or any sales tax determination software Experience with Alteryx Management experience with solid teamwork ethics Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact at all levels, from management to staff Strong technology skills, including experience with transaction tax systems #LI-LA1