Sr. Manager of Tax Compliance

Description

About Inhabit

Inhabit operates a unique collective of tech-forward companies serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries. Our team members deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with business leaders and industry experts. Inhabit believes that property managers are central to the success of the residential and short-term rental markets and delivers products built to empower them, their investors, and communities. Come help build the company you want to Inhabit. To learn more, visit inhabit.com.                                            

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Tax Compliance is responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day tax compliance activities, including overseeing the relationship with our external tax preparers and directly handling state and local tax filings such as Gross Receipts, Personal Property, and Sales & Use Tax. This role ensures timely and accurate filings across multiple entities and jurisdictions, maintains a clean audit trail, and helps identify opportunities to improve compliance processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

What You Will Do (Functions and Responsibilities)

• Manage the relationship with external tax preparers, including coordination of deliverables, tracking deadlines, and reviewing filings for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, file, and remit Gross Receipts, Personal Property, and Sales & Use Tax returns in applicable jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain and monitor the tax calendar to ensure all filing obligations and payment deadlines are met across multiple entities and states.
• Respond to tax notices and information requests from taxing authorities; escalate issues to external advisors as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation to support all tax filings and audits.
• Perform nexus reviews and monitor registration requirements for new and existing jurisdictions.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure correct tax treatment of transactions in the GL and alignment with external tax reporting.
• Support system improvements and process documentation for tax workflows; identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
• Assist with sales tax system maintenance (e.g., Avalara or other provider), including exemption certificate tracking, rate updates, and jurisdictional changes.
• Stay informed of changes in state and local tax laws; raise potential impacts to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

What We are Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5-7+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multi-entity corporate environment or public accounting firm.
• Experience working with external tax preparers or managing outsourced tax compliance processes.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing Gross Receipts, Personal Property, and Sales & Use Tax returns.
• Strong understanding of state and local tax (SALT) regulations and filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tax calendars and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel; familiarity with tax platforms such as Avalara, Thomson Reuters, or Vertex a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external advisors.
• High attention to detail, strong documentation habits, and a mindset for process improvement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Type

• Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Location/Travel

• Knoxville, TN (Hybrid)
• 30-40% Travel

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 401k Plan with discretionary company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Inhabit Employee Discount Programs

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants.

#Inhabithires