Sr. Manager, Tax

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Manager, Tax to join our accounting team. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for building and managing the Company's tax function. The Sr. Manager, Tax will lead the strategic transition of income tax compliance in-house, oversee our indirect tax compliance partnership, support the financial close process, and serve as the primary tax resource for management and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset.

What You'll Do:

1. Income Tax Compliance — In-house Build-Out

The primary Year 1 objective is to transition income tax compliance from external advisors to an inhouse function, establishing scalable processes and controls.

• Assess current state of income tax compliance and develop a transition roadmap from outsourced to in-house ownership

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local income tax returns, including estimated tax payments and extension filings

• Scope, Evaluate, and Implement income tax filing software

• Build and maintain a tax compliance calendar to ensure all filing deadlines are met

• Establish internal controls and documentation standards for the income tax function

• Coordinate with external advisors during the transition period and manage handoff of all workpapers and prior-year files

• Monitor changes in tax law and assess impact on the Company's compliance obligations

2. Indirect Tax Compliance — External Partner Management

Serve as the primary internal liaison for our indirect tax compliance engagement, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost efficiency of the relationship.

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with Big 4 partners for sales & use tax and other indirect tax compliance

• Coordinate data gathering and delivery of transactional data required for filings

• Review indirect tax returns prepared by Big 4 partners prior to filing to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Monitor and reconcile indirect tax accounts and resolve notices or inquiries in collaboration with external compliance partners

• Evaluate the scope and cost-effectiveness of the external compliance engagement on an ongoing basis and recommend adjustments as needed

• Track nexus exposure and advise on registration requirements as the Company expands into new jurisdictions

3. Tax-Related Journal Entries & Financial Close Support

Play an integral role in the monthly financial close process by preparing and reviewing all tax related accounting entries.

• Prepare annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740

• Record and reconcile current and deferred tax balances on the balance sheet

• Prepare all tax-related journal entries, including income tax expense, indirect tax accruals, and tax payments

• Maintain and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner

• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure proper cutoff and accuracy of tax accounts during close

• Support year-end audit requests related to tax positions and disclosures

4. Ad-Hoc Tax Support for Management & Internal Teams

Act as the Company's internal tax subject matter expert, providing timely, practical guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Respond to tax-related inquiries from senior management, FP&A, Legal, and Operations

• Advise on the tax implications of business decisions, including new product offerings, entity structure changes, and M&A activity

• Research and document tax positions on complex or novel issues, providing clear, actionable recommendations

• Support special projects as directed by the Corporate Controller or CFO

What You'll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, public accounting or industry

• Hands-on experience with federal and multi-state income tax compliance

• Proficiency in ASC 740 tax accounting and preparation of income tax provisions

• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax audiences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Preferred

• Experience in a high-growth or private equity-backed company environment

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica) and tax compliance software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)

• Prior experience building or transitioning a tax function in-house a plus

• Working knowledge of indirect taxes (sales & use, personal property tax) a plus

• Experience managing third-party compliance relationships

• Master's degree in Taxation or related field a plus

About Renuity
Renuity, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a leading home improvement services business with a rapidly expanding national footprint. Renuity currently operates across 36 states and has created hundreds of thousands of happier homeowners across the United States who have chosen Renuity for their home improvement needs. Renuity is redefining the home improvement experience with a focus on trust, innovation and customer-first service.

To learn more, visit Renuity's About Us page.

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