Full Time
Sr. Manager
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually
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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