Come grow with us by joining our team as a Corporate Tax Manager!  In this role, you will play a critical role for the company and will work alongside other professionals within the team and other departments. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of corporate tax including income tax, property tax, sales and use tax, federal excise taxes, employee withholding taxes, employer taxes, and hazard taxes/fees. File for quarterly and yearly local tax incentives. Coordinate tax registrations for new locations and lines of business with the legal and human resources teams.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know. Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease. Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead. Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community. Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step. Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Continuous training to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and be a true business partner
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver outstanding customer service

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Tax Manager to oversee all aspects of our corporate tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization meets its tax obligations while identifying tax-saving opportunities and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:

1. Income Tax Compliance and Planning

• Manage and review corporate income tax returns compiled by external CPA firm, including federal, state, and local filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding any tax related requests
• Compile tax provision and state apportionment.
• Oversee quarterly estimated tax calculations and payments.
• Analyze complex tax issues related to pass-through entities.
• Calculate and record monthly tax accrual.
• Manage fixed asset tax depreciation schedule.

2. Sales and Use Tax

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor nexus exposure and economic thresholds in light of evolving state laws.
• Work with operations and IT to maintain appropriate tax collection and exemption processes.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure proper sales tax calculation in DMS systems (understand Vertex configuration and maintenance requirements)

3. Property Tax

• Oversee personal and real property tax compliance, including preparation and review of returns and coordination with assessors.
• Monitor assessed values and manage appeals or audits as necessary.
• Maintain accurate asset registers to support filings and valuations.

4. Miscellaneous Taxes & Regulatory Filings

• Manage other applicable taxes such as gross receipts taxes, business licenses, payroll tax, and franchise taxes.
• Keep current on relevant tax developments and law changes impacting the business.
• Research and analyze tax issues to facilitate decision making across the organization.
• Assist in various other reporting requirements (ie. Census Bureau, Licensing Renewals, Tax Incentives)

5. Audit and Risk Management

• Lead or support federal and state tax audits and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain and improve internal controls around tax compliance and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Taxation or CPA strongly preferred).
• 4-6+ years of progressive pass-through entity tax experience, ideally in both public accounting and corporate environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.