Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell:

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.’s tax compliance, accounting, and reporting activities with a primary focus on indirect taxes and related income‑tax responsibilities. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role oversees sales and use tax, property tax, income tax provisions, tax credits, and depreciation‑related tax matters in a multi‑state retail environment. The Tax Manager serves as a key subject‑matter expert and business partner to Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Treasury, supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and continuous process improvement across tax functions.

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
05/29/2026

Responsibilities

Main Ingredients:
1. Indirect Tax Compliance
a. Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
b. Maintain and oversee tax calendars to ensure all required indirect tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on schedule.
c. Support tax rate maintenance, exemption management, and nexus analysis activities related to indirect taxes.
2. Income Tax, Credits, and Provisions
a. Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including related journal entries, roll‑forwards, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
b. Support corporate income tax compliance by preparing supporting schedules and reviewing returns prepared by external providers for accuracy.
c. Research, apply for, and support compliance related to enterprise zone credits and other income tax credits, as applicable.
3. Fixed Assets and Tax Depreciation
a. Review fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions for appropriate tax treatment and depreciation.
b. Maintain and reconcile tax depreciation schedules and support related analyses and reporting.
4. Audit Management and Internal Controls
a. Lead and coordinate tax audits, including sales and use tax, property tax, and income tax audits; respond to notices; and manage documentation requests.
b. Maintain tax documentation and monitor compliance with internal control procedures to support audit readiness and SOX requirements.
5. Advisory and Cross‑Functional Support
a. Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and assess potential impacts to the Company.
b. Provide tax guidance and training to internal stakeholders, including Accounting and Accounts Payable, to promote compliance and consistent execution.
c. Partner cross‑functionally on ERP‑related tax configuration, reporting, and process enhancements.
6. Continuous Improvement
a. Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, documentation, and reporting efficiency.
b. Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and special projects as assigned by Finance leadership.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities
a. Interview and choose prospective employees based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job
b. Train and oversee employees
c. Direct assigned tasks and provide assistance as needed
d. Assist with performance evaluations

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Qualifications

Recipe for Success:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
2. CPA, MST, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience, including multi‑state compliance required.
4. Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations, with experience in sales and use tax and property tax strongly preferred.
5. Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience a plus).
6. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions.

This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
• Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
• Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.

Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.