Tax Manager

Join the Snack Revolution at Utz-Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

At Utz, we're not just making snacks - we're creating moments of joy. With over 100 years of heritage and a bold vision for the future, we're on a mission to become the fastest-growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale. Our iconic brands - Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border - are loved by millions, and we're just getting started.

We believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. That's why we foster a supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused culture, where your career can thrive. From competitive benefits to exciting career paths, we're here to help you live your best (and tastiest) life.

Now, we're looking for a Tax Manager who's ready to bring their expertise, energy, and strategic mindset to a high-impact role on our finance team.

*This role is based in Hanover, PA requiring a hybrid schedule, 2 days per week in office.

Why This Role Matters:

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all tax-related functions for the Company. This includes ensuring compliance with all direct and indirect federal, state, and local tax regulations, developing and implementing tax strategies. The Tax Manager works closely with the finance, accounting, and legal departments to support business objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Manage quarterly federal, state and local estimated payments, tax distributions, and annual tax compliance completed via outside firm.
• Prepare and maintain taxable income workpapers, including state apportionment calculations, for quarterly federal, state and local estimated payments, tax distributions, and annual tax compliance.
• Participate in planning initiatives, particularly items with tax compliance considerations.
• Involvement with quarterly accounting for income taxes and transfer pricing compliance.
• Prepare and maintain non-income tax obligations and their annual budgets, including but not limited to sales and use tax, Goods and Services Tax ("GST"), and personal and real property tax.
• Coordination with outside firms on sales and use tax and personal property tax refund studies, and real estate tax appeal opportunities.
• Manage and facilitate tax audits, inquiries, and notices from various tax authorities, including the IRS.
• Prepare and facilitate tax registrations, annual reports, and business licenses.
• Serve as a technical resource for more complex payroll items such as nonqualified deferred and equity compensation.
• Monitor tax compliance in the disbursements function, including Form(s) 1099, W-9, and W-8BEN-E.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the business, and conduct tax research to support the Company's tax positions.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Master's degree in Taxation (MST) is a plus.
• Experience: 6+ years of tax experience (Big 4, regional accounting firm, or large corporate environment preferred)
• Credentials: CPA required
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Detail and deadline-oriented with proven time management skills.
  • Highly organized and able to coordinate multiple complex projects.
  • Superior communication skills to communicate with Utz Stakeholders.
  • Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and OneStream a plus.
  • Experience with tax software such as Thompson Reuters OneSource and CSC Corptax a plus.
  
  
  
  

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Why Utz?

We're proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where associates can grow their careers and live their healthiest lives. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-match 401(k) and profit-sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career development programs and more

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.