Tax Manager

The role

The Tax Manager will oversee indirect and direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and audit management. This person will partner with Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

What you will do

• Manage all direct and indirect tax compliance including income tax, sales/use tax, personal property tax, and other state and federal filings
• Oversee U.S. multi-state sales and use tax compliance process
• Coordinate federal and state income tax returns and support quarterly/annual tax provision calculations
• Manage sales & use tax-related inquiries and audits from taxing jurisdictions
• Partner with 3rd party delivery partners and update rules in tax engines
• Monitor tax law changes, assess risks, and recommend actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Operations
• Manage monthly accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals, estimated payments, and tax-related journal entries
• Foster a culture of compliance and provide training or support to internal stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting, industry, or combined)
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, multi-state sales/use tax (GST), and ASC 740
• Experience managing tax audits and working with external advisors
• Proficiency with tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to build scalable processes and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

• CPA
• Master’s in Tax

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
• Three different medical plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• Free sweetgreen swag

About the company

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities.