Sr. Manager, US Federal & State Tax

New Era Cap, LLC is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and authenticity of our brand.

The Sr. Manager, U.S. Federal & State Tax serves as the Company’s lead U.S. tax professional and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of U.S. federal and state taxation, including partnership tax compliance, state income and franchise tax compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and business advisory support.

As a key member of the global tax organization, this role partners closely with finance, accounting, legal, treasury, business leaders, and external advisors to manage tax risk, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

The Tax team at New Era Cap ensures compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations across global operations while supporting accurate financial reporting. They partner with Finance and other teams to manage tax planning, filings, and risk mitigation, helping optimize the company’s overall tax position and maintain compliance standards

Responsibilities

U.S. Tax Function Leadership

• Serve as the Company’s U.S. federal and state tax subject matter expert, identifying key risks, opportunities, and priorities
• Lead U.S. tax compliance, planning, controversy, and reporting activities
• Develop and execute the annual U.S. tax strategy aligned with business objectives
• Manage external tax advisors and service providers to ensure quality, execution, and delivery
• Build effective relationships across finance, accounting, legal, treasury, and operational teams

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop tax professionals, consultants, and outsourced resources supporting the U.S. tax function
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage workloads to support timely delivery
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and development support to team members
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning as the function evolves
• Identify process, automation, and technology improvements to enhance team effectiveness

Federal and State Tax Compliance

• Oversee preparation and review of federal partnership, state income and franchise tax returns, extensions, estimates, and related filings
• Ensure timely, accurate compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Coordinate tax data collection and information requests across the organization
• Monitor tax law and regulatory developments and assess business impact
• Implement process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy

Tax Planning and Business Advisory

• Evaluate the federal and state tax implications of business initiatives, operational changes, restructurings, and strategic transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while appropriately managing risk
• Support state tax planning initiatives, including apportionment, nexus, credits and incentives, and other strategic matters
• Provide practical tax guidance to business stakeholders and finance leadership
• Collaborate with international tax and transfer pricing teams on matters affecting the Company’s U.S. tax position

Tax Controversy and Risk Management

• Lead federal, state, and local tax audits, examinations, and inquiries
• Coordinate responses to taxing authorities and external advisors
• Maintain supporting documentation for tax positions and ensure audit readiness
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage tax risks across the organization

Global Tax Reporting and Cross-Functional Support

• Support global tax reporting processes through the review of foreign tax provisions and related tax reporting information
• Partner with international tax team members and external advisors to ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax reporting data
• Assist with tax-related financial reporting requirements and special projects as needed
• Support tax technology initiatives and process transformation efforts, including ongoing enhancements to tax systems and reporting processes

Process Improvement and Tax Technology

• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and documentation
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and reduce risk
• Support implementation and optimization of tax technology solutions, including ONESOURCE and related tax systems
• Develop scalable processes that support the Company’s continued growth and evolving tax needs

• Keep all sensitive matters confidential

• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of partnership taxation, including Form 1065 compliance requirements
• Strong technical knowledge of multi-state income and franchise tax matters
• Ability to effectively manage external tax advisors and service providers to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively within a multinational corporate environment
• Working knowledge of tax planning, controversy, and business advisory principles and practices
• Proficiency with tax reporting and provision concepts, including the review of foreign tax provisions
• Proficiency with tax technology platforms, including ONESOURCE or similar systems
• Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment requiring strong individual ownership, prioritization, and accountability

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or related field required 
• CPA, MST, JD, LL.M in Taxation or other advanced tax credential or degree preferred
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 10%; domestic and/or global

The salary range for this posted position is $110,000 - $125,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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