Sr. Director of Tax Compliance

About Inhabit

Inhabit operates a unique collective of tech-forward companies serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries. Our team members deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with business leaders and industry experts. Inhabit believes that property managers are central to the success of the residential and short-term rental markets and delivers products built to empower them, their investors, and communities. Come help build the company you want to Inhabit. To learn more, visit inhabit.com.                                                                                                                                                       

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the preparation and filing of Gross Receipts, Personal Property and Sales Tax with applicable third parties. In addition, the Sr. Director of Tax Compliance will develop strategies for tax savings and reduction of administrative burden.

What You Will Do (Functions and Responsibilities)

• Managing the relationship with external tax authorities, including representing the company in audits and negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with foreign, state, federal, and local tax laws.
• Review and submit tax filings as needed and timely, with assistance of external consultants where necessary.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities for the organization
• Assist with tax planning and forecasting
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adjust strategies accordingly
• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team on all tax-related matters, including preparing or reviewing the tax provision and owning the position of the company
• Manage tax audits and other related inquiries from tax authorities
• Manage the sales tax department.
• Oversee and collaborate with other tax liabilities across the organization, including payroll, property, business, etc.
• Coordinate and manage tax consultants and external auditors as it relates to corporate tax issues.
• Determination and Will to Win: Demonstrates confidence in oneself in complex and challenging situations and is comfortable working in a PE-backed business that operates with pace.
• Strategic: Assesses market and tax law changes, organizational needs to create best-in-class practices.
• Drive for Results: Defines ambitious yet realistic service levels for the tax team, establishes priorities with clear responsibilities to ensure results.
• Personal: Values transparency, honesty, and a willingness to engage equally with peers in a relaxed and fun environment.

What We are Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 7-10 years’ relevant experience in a complex, multi-state, multi-national organization with complex tax structure required.
• 2+ years tax leadership preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including ability to work collaboratively and effectively with external tax consultants.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing workload and responsibilities.
• Acute attention to detail.  Ability to multi-task.
• Strong project management skills, well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must have initiative, be able to act decisively, work independently and exercise good judgment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. MBA, Masters in Accounting or Taxation strongly preferred.
• Active CPA license required.

Type

• Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Location/Travel

• Knoxville, TN (Hybrid) 
• 30-40% Travel

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 401k Plan with discretionary company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Inhabit Employee Discount Programs

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants.