Tax Manager

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of several business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, to collectible coins and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We’re currently seeking a Compliance & Tax Reporting Manager who will be responsible for leading the Company’s corporate & indirect tax compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, coordinating tax audits, and supporting tax planning and advisory activities. This role serves as the primary internal tax resource and works cross-functionally to ensure compliance and minimize tax risk. This is a hands-on manager-level position with one direct report.

How you will contribute:

• Evaluate tax positions, compliance requirements, and audit matters, and develop recommended courses of action.
• Prepare final recommendations and supporting analysis for review and approval by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Exercise independent judgment in day-to-day compliance and technical matters; escalate significant risks, policy decisions, and strategic tax issues to the CFO.
• Serve as primary liaison with external advisors and tax authorities, coordinating positions and communications subject to CFO oversight. 
• Lead the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns, including but not limited to combined Federal and state 1120S, 1042-S, & 1099 OID).
• Prepare and review supporting tax workpapers and documentation (e.g., M-1 adjustments, foreign source income, Forms 5471 and 8858, & state adjustments).
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on return preparation, extensions, and technical matters.
• Monitor federal and state tax law changes to ensure ongoing compliance and identify required filings
• Amend prior year returns as necessary.
• Establish and maintain tax reporting policies and procedures.
• Oversee compliance for indirect taxes, including U.S. sales and use tax, Canadian GST/HST, PST/QST, and other jurisdictional requirements
• Monitor nexus and evolving state and provincial tax requirements and implement new filings as required
• Ensure proper application of tax exemptions and self-assessment processes on purchases
• Review vendor exemption requests and issue appropriate certificates
• Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries and audits.
• Coordinate tax audits and manage tax authority notices, data requests, documentation, audit responses, and external advisor coordination.
• Evaluate tax positions, identify compliance risks, and develop recommended responses or planning opportunities for CFO review.
• Support tax planning and advisory matters related to business initiatives, organizational changes, transfer pricing reviews, and other special projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to the broader Accounting organization.
• Manage corporate and regulatory compliance matters, including corporate annual reports, census reporting, and other governmental reporting obligations.
• Oversee compliance with state escheatment rules, including reporting, submissions, and coordination with support areas that handle customer inquiries.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including GAAP and tax depreciation.
• Partner with Accounting, Legal, and Purchasing to ensure alignment between operational processes and tax requirements.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and internal control enhancements affecting tax compliance.
• Participate in strategic initiatives including reorganizations, transfer pricing reviews, and other special projects.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting and tax experience
• Experience with corporate income tax compliance, including Federal and state filings
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state, and local level.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Skills that excite us:

• MST or CPA preferred
• Experience with multi-state and/or international tax matters
• Advaced Excel skills and financial systems proficiency 

Bradford at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an annual health fair and an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation:

$122,000-154,000