REVELxp - Tax Manager, Winston-Salem, NC
Description:
ABOUT REVELXP
REVELXP is a premier sports hospitality company. We work with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences, including full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket packages. In addition to managing fan experience offerings, we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions to our team and event partners with event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management and venue installations.
We are growing at a rapid pace and are looking for goal-oriented, purpose driven, high-energy individuals to join our team!
We created REVELXP to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands across the world. We believe that sports play a powerful, community building part in society and we work with the purpose of amplifying the social experience around gameday.
This is why jobs here at REVELXP offer countless ways to create memorable experiences - from hospitality to operations to revenue generation. Our fast-paced, fun environment is what helps us create true partnerships with the professional sports properties we work alongside. The REVELXP team seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be a part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation. We operate along a core set of values that set us apart in how we work and who is a great fit for our team: service, entrepreneurship, and joy.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Tax Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for managing REVElxp tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for sales and use tax matters, taxing authority relationships, property tax management, payroll taxes, and business license administration in various states, with additional responsibilities supporting business insurance renewal processes. In addition, this role will work directly with the company’s external CPA firm to support all corporate income tax filings.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Use Tax Management
Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including calculation, reporting, and remittance utilizing Avalara software
Reconcile monthly sales tax payable general ledger account
Monitor nexus activities and assess tax obligations in new jurisdictions
Research complex tax issues and maintain exemption certificate programs
Manage sales tax audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors
Stay current on changing sales tax laws and regulations
Ensure all sales tax rates are kept current in company software systems
Corporate Tax / External CPA Firm Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact with external CPA firm for corporate income tax compliance
Prepare, reconcile, compile, and deliver all tax-related workpapers, including book-to-tax differences, deferred tax schedules, and other reconciliations needed for tax filings
Gather and analyze financial data from the general ledger and supporting systems to support tax reporting
Proactively manage timelines, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of tax returns
Perform detailed reviews of tax returns prepared by the external CPA firm to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Identify and resolve discrepancies, questions, or technical issues in collaboration with the CPA firm
Coordinate and execute filing of tax returns, extensions, and related forms as required
Ensure timely payment of tax liabilities and estimated taxes
Property Tax & Business Licensing
Oversee property tax compliance, tax filings and payment remittance
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure asset records for property tax filings are kept up to date
Maintain current business licenses and registrations in all operating jurisdictions
Track renewal deadlines and research requirements for new activities or locations
Compliance & Process Improvement
Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements that may impact the organization
Assist in improving tax data collection, documentation, and internal processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Support tax audits, notices, and inquiries by preparing responses and coordinating with external advisors
Taxing Authority Relations
Serve as primary contact with state and local taxing authorities
Manage correspondence, inquiries, notices, and assessments
Maintain positive relationships with revenue department contacts
Insurance & Risk Management Support
Assist the Chief Financial Officer with compiling business and financial information for business insurance underwriting and annual renewal processes. Coordinate with insurance brokers as needed
Other Duties
Provide payroll tax guidance as needed
Assist Cash Management team with Form 1099 filings
Record financial journal entries in NetSuite ERP system as needed
Support financial audit as needed
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ownership mindset and accountability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Continuous improvement orientation
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification preferred
5+ years of tax experience with significant focus on sales and use tax
Strong knowledge of multi-state sales/use tax regulations and property tax principles
Proficiency and comfort in tax compliance and research
Experience managing relationships with taxing authorities
Proficiency with Avalara or other tax software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills