Head of Tax

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Job Summary The Head of Tax oversees and develops the strategic direction of Shake Shack’s Tax function by leading the tax provision process, ensuring compliance with all international, federal, state and local tax regulations.
Manage all aspects of the accounting and administration of the Company’s Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”), and lead non-income tax compliance.
The Head of Tax will monitor and advise senior leadership on the impacts of proposed legislation, research tax issues, and provide tax planning ideas, including, but not limited to economic development tax credits, international tax opportunities, federal income tax issues, state tax nexus, sales/use tax issues and make appropriate updates to policies/strategies.
They will actively partner with and build strong working relationships across the organization to stay current with local business developments to identify, assess, and communicate related tax implications and op portunities.
The Head of Tax will be responsible for applying new technologies and streamlining workflow to enhance the tax teams efficiency.
This position will serve as a primary tax resource within the Company.
Job Responsibilities and Duties Oversee pr eparation and review of U.
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federal, state and local income tax returns for (i) corporate holding company and (ii) non-wholly-owned operating partnership as well as non-U.
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filings and managing tax authority inquiries/audits.
Lead the quarterly and year -end tax provision process, including tax-related financial statement disclosures.
and the accounting for sales of partnership interests, related basis computations, TRA liabilities, deferred tax assets, computation of effective tax rate, and journal entri es and reconciliation.
Manage the accounting and administration of the Tax Receivable Agreement and third-party tax advisors who prepare quarterly and annual tax capital roll forwards, basis schedules, TRA benefit statements, TRA liability computations, et c.
and liase with founding partners or their advisors regarding partnership tax matters Oversee the preparation and review of various non-income based tax return filings, including: sales and use tax, gross receipts-based taxes, franchise taxes, certain fi lings fees, personal property tax, commercial rent tax, and other miscellaneous taxes.
Remain current with new tax legislation and accounting compliance as well as the lead tax compliance process when entering new jurisdictions and tax related SOX controls Liaise with FP&A, Controllership, and Legal teams accordingly in support of valuation analysis, budgeting and forecasting, upkeep and impact of implications in operating agreements and applicable amendments and the Licensing team with regard to tax issues related to new/ongoing business opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to interact and team with professionals in various other functional areas in the organization to resolve complex tax issues and communicate it in a comprehensible manner to non-tax professionals Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact and team with Company personnel and external advisors with appropriate tax technical and/or business acumen Ability to use own jud gment and initiative in problem resolution Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree - Preferred Education or Certificate Details Tax CPA or J.
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Required Work Experienc e 10+ years Supervisory Experience 10+ years Related Experience Minimum 5 years of experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or law firm Minimum of 10 years of experience leading a tax team in a publicly traded company.
Deep tax technical (corporate and partnership) skills and experience with ASC 740, SOX 404 internal controls Pay Range - $221,085.
00 - $300,035.
00 About Us Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table .
Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts.
A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality.
Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy that we "Stand for Something Good.
" We are expanding across the U.
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and around the world! Join our #ShackFam Shake Shack is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.
Our company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.