Tax and Compliance Manager

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The Tax and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing Knipper Health’s corporate tax compliance, regulatory reporting, and related governance activities across all entities and jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of federal, state and local tax obligations, including sales and use taxes, income taxes, and related compliance requirements.

The position partners closely with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal Finance leadership to manage audits, tax notices, and ongoing compliance monitoring.  Beyond tax, the role provides oversight for corporate insurance renewals, entity registrations, and documentation supporting client and vendor compliance.

Success in this role requires a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of multi-state tax law, strong ERP and process design skills, and the ability to anticipate regulatory changes that impact the health-care and pharmaceutical services environment. 

The ideal candidate combines technical tax expertise with operational discipline and the strategic foresight to enhance Knipper Health’s compliance infrastructure as the company continues to grow and expand.

**Exciting new opportunity; Hybrid role based out of our Lakewood or Somerset, New Jersey location.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage preparation, filing, and payment of sales and use tax returns for all Knipper Health entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee federal and state income tax compliance, including quarterly estimated payments and annual filings
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Monitor tax laws changes and ensure proactive adjustments to maintain compliance
• Develop and maintain internal processes and controls within ERP and accounting systems
• Provide tax support for new business initiatives or acquisitions
• Respond to and resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and audits efficiently.
• Identify and track potential tax credits or incentives (e.g., R&D, training, job creation) and coordinate filings with advisors
• Maintain inter-company tax documentation and ensure transfer pricing compliance for shared services and cost allocations

Compliance Oversight

• Lead the company’s response to federal, state, and local tax audits, coordinating with outside counsel and advisors
• Oversee tax and compliance document retention policies consistent with corporate governance and audit standards
• Partner with the Controller and CFO to assess tax exposure and contingent liabilities for quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Maintain corporate registrations, annual reports, and good standing status across all jurisdictions

Insurance Oversight

• Support the company’s annual insurance renewal process, coordinating with brokers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain required certificates of insurance and compliance documentation for client and vendor contracts

Process Improvement and Strategic Support

• Implement process improvements for tax and compliance functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
• Support financial leadership in tax strategy, planning, and forecasting activities
• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely completion of all filings, renewals, and reporting deadlines
• Partner with Finance Systems / ERP team to ensure tax codes, exemptions, and jurisdictions are correctly configured in Net-Suite
• Act as liaison between Finance and Legal for subpoenas, certifications, and other compliance filings

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred)
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in corporate tax compliance, with exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution, or logistics industries preferred
• Strong working knowledge of sales and use tax, federal and state income tax, and corporate insurance programs
• Experience handling multi-state tax filings and managing audits and notices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• In-depth understanding of U.S. tax laws and healthcare compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance calendars and regulatory filings
• Proficiency in ERP and tax software (NetSuite & Avalara)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Location of job activities 100% inside
• Extensive manual dexterity (keyboarding, mouse, phone)
• Use of phone for communication
• Sit for prolonged periods of time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knipper Health is an equal opportunity employer.