REVELxp - Tax Manager, Winston-Salem, NC

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

  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