Corporate Tax Manager

We're looking for driven, mission-aligned individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of families and small business owners. Explore our career opportunities and see how you can grow with us. At Unleashed Brands, we believe in building great kids by empowering our team to do meaningful work every day. We're on a mission to help kids learn, play, and grow through brands that inspire confidence, spark imagination, and create lasting impact in communities across the country. With a growing portfolio of category‑leading youth enrichment brands and more than 1,300 locations open or in development, our team is passionate about making a difference—one child, one family, and one franchise at a time. If you're driven by purpose, fueled by innovation, and ready to be part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you. Explore our current opportunities and start your journey with Unleashed Brands. Position: Corporate Tax Manager Location: Bedford, TX Job Id: 466 # of Openings: 1 Job Summary The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company’s federal, state, and local tax compliance and provision processes, supporting tax planning, and ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors. Responsibilities Tax compliance and reporting Manage preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, including extensions and estimated tax payments. Coordinate preparation of sales and use, property, franchise, and other indirect tax filings. Own the income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including quarterly and annual calculations, journal entries, and supporting workpapers. Maintain accurate tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation for all returns and filings. Tax accounting, planning, and risk management Analyze tax impact of business transactions, corporate structure changes, and new initiatives, and provide recommendations to Finance and leadership. Monitor changes in federal and state tax law and assess implications for the company’s tax position. Support transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and legal entity restructurings as needed. Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate while managing risk. Audits, controls, and process improvement Serve as primary contact for tax authorities and external advisors during audits, inquiries, and examinations. Respond to notices and manage resolution of tax controversies in coordination with external counsel or advisors. Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax reporting in line with SOX or internal control frameworks. Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, improve data quality, and leverage technology and automation. Leadership and collaboration Oversee work of tax staff or external preparers, including planning, review, feedback, and coaching. Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and HR on cross‑functional projects that have tax implications. Prepare clear summaries and presentations of tax positions, risks, and recommendations for senior leadership. Skills/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA required, or equivalent professional qualification with strong tax technical background Typically 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, a combination of public accounting and corporate tax, or large regional firm experience Strong technical knowledge of federal and state income taxation, including corporate and pass‑through entities; ASC 740 experience required Experience with multistate operations and indirect taxes preferred Advanced Excel skills and experience with major tax compliance and provision software (for example, OneSource, Corptax, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar) Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize multiple projects, and work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non‑tax audiences Company Paid Holidays Flexible Paid Time Off Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions Daily dress code of "business casual" A positive work environment And much, much more Company Description Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know‑how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. Unleashed Brands has more than 1,300 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADA Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unleashed Brands