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Family Dollar

Director of Operating Tax

Family Dollar, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322

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The

Operating Tax Director

is responsible for leading the

sales and use tax

and

unclaimed property

functions, including planning, compliance, audits, and process improvement. This role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of tax collection, remittance, and reporting. The Director will also play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve systems, challenge business processes and minimize risk while developing and mentoring tax team members. Key Responsibilities Sales & Use Tax Strategy and Compliance Develop and implement

sales/use tax planning strategies

that enhance compliance and reduce risk. Oversee

taxability determination

of SKUs to ensure register charges comply with all applicable state and local tax laws. Lead all

sales/use tax compliance activities , including: Preparation and filing of returns Timely and accurate tax payments General ledger account reconciliations Ensure sales/use tax is effectively collected, remitted, and accounted for across all business units. Ensure proper

documentation and tax treatment

for major corporate initiatives and capital projects. Lead compliance efforts for unclaimed property, including accurate and timely filing and reconciliation. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place. Audit Management Lead and manage

sales/use tax and unclaimed property audits , including: Negotiating audit issues with state auditors to minimize assessments. Managing multiple audits concurrently. Recommending process improvements to improve audit readiness and documentation practices. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Effectively lead, motivate, and professionally develop tax staff. Partner with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, Accounting, IT) to improve tax processes and ensure compliance. Communicate the company’s sales/use tax position and risks to executive leadership. Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

requirements. Qualifications Required 7+ years

of progressive tax experience, with a focus on indirect tax CPA certification Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Completion of post-bachelor’s certificate or advanced coursework in taxation Preferred Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation Experience with

tax compliance software

and ERP systems Background in

Big 4 public accounting Familiarity with

FAS 109 / ASC 740 Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access Experience with Business Objects or other BI/reporting tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) Familiarity with tax automation tools (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE) Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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