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At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE Hybrid    

LOCATION DETAILS 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WORK HOURS

Shift hours Monday through Thursday in office 8am-5pm, Friday remote

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Varsity Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manager of Tax to support all aspects of direct tax compliance, provision, and reporting for a complex C-corporation currently backed by private equity and preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. This role will also support partnership tax reporting, including K-1 oversight, and assist with legal entity compliance across jurisdictions.

This position will work closely with external tax advisors, internal accounting and finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Tax Compliance & Provision Support

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on the preparation of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax returns.
• Gather, organize, and validate financial and tax data needed for compliance and provision processes.
• Perform detailed reconciliations between book (GAAP) and tax data, identifying and explaining differences.
• Support the ASC 740 tax provision process, including assisting with data collection, analysis, and documentation.

Review & Advisor Management

• Serve as the primary internal reviewer of work prepared by external tax partners, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company records.
• Review tax returns, provision calculations, and supporting workpapers in detail.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication with external advisors.

Tax Payments & Notices

• Prepare and process federal, state, and local tax payments, including estimates and extensions.
• Monitor tax accounts and ensure timely and accurate payment execution.
• Respond to and manage tax notices and correspondence from tax authorities, coordinating with external advisors as needed.

Partnership & K-1 Oversight

• Assist in the coordination and review of Schedule K-1s related to partnership investments or structures.
• Support data collection and communication with external providers for partnership tax reporting.

Legal Entity & Compliance Support

• Assist with legal entity structure tracking and simplification initiatives in preparation for IPO.
• Support corporate registrations and business license renewals across state and local jurisdictions.
• Maintain organized records of entity-level compliance requirements and filings.

IPO Readiness & Process Improvement

• Support tax-related aspects of IPO readiness, including documentation and process enhancement.
• Assist in building and documenting tax processes and controls aligned with SOX requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.

Audit & Controversy Support

• Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax audits and inquiries.
• Gather documentation and coordinate with external advisors on audit support.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Experience with:
  • Federal and state income tax compliance for C-corporations
  • ASC 740 tax provision support
  • Book-to-tax reconciliations
  • Working with external tax advisors
• Exposure to partnership taxation and K-1 reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with multi-entity and multi-state compliance, including registrations and licenses, is preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or IPO-bound company is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• 5–8+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally a mix of public accounting and/or corporate tax.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.