Sr indirect tax analyst

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Tax Analyst who will be responsible for supporting indirect tax compliance through data analytics, tax technology, process improvement, and automation initiatives. This role combines indirect tax technical knowledge with strong technology and analytical skills to improve compliance efficiency and accuracy, minimize manual processes, and enhance visibility into tax risks and opportunities.

In this role, you will serve as a key resource for tax data analysis, reporting, tax engine support, and technology-driven process improvements while partnering with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to develop scalable and efficient tax processes. If you are a tax professional who enjoys using technology and data to solve complex business challenges – this could be the perfect opportunity!

What You Will Do:

• Perform indirect tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax, business licenses, property tax, fuel tax, and other indirect tax filings.
• Prepare and process general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries for tax accounts.
• Develop and maintain tax reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and analytical tools to support compliance and management reporting.
• Support and enhance tax technology platforms, including Vertex, SAP, reporting tools, and automation solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and improve tax processes, data quality, controls, and documentation, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
• Perform tax data gathering, analysis, and responses for audits, notices, and other tax authority inquiries.
• Lead the tax exemption process, preparing and responding to vendor inquiries as well as maintaining customer exemption certificates.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and external providers on system implementations, enhancements, and testing activities.
• Research and analyze taxability, nexus, and regulatory matters and provide practical business recommendations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on indirect tax obligations, compliance processes, and tax systems.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of indirect tax, tax technology, data analytics, or related experience.
• Experience with Vertex O-Series or comparable indirect tax technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, KNIME, Alteryx, Power Automate, or similar analytics and automation tools.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.