At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!
Reports to: Sr Director & Corporate Controller
Position Summary
The Senior Tax Manager supports enterprise tax compliance and governance for PBI‑Gordon Companies and Subsidiaries, including U.S. and international entities. The role manages domestic and international tax compliance, indirect tax, VAT/ViDA reporting, transfer pricing documentation, tax controversy, and legal‑entity registrations across the consolidated group. The position partners with external advisors (including EY, CBIZ, and local firms) to support outsourced income‑tax compliance and international expansion tax planning, while managing internal processes such as PBCs, notices, nexus, and statutory audit support. This role reports to the Sr. Director & Corporate Controller and ensures consistent tax governance and strong controls across all jurisdictions.
As a 100% ESOP‑owned S‑Corporation, PBI‑Gordon operates in a unique tax environment with no U.S. federal income tax at the corporate level. This structure reduces audit risk and allows the tax function to focus on compliance quality, indirect tax, international obligations, VAT/ViDA readiness, and operational execution rather than complex federal tax planning.
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Global Tax Compliance & Governance
Support consolidated tax compliance across all PBI‑Gordon Companies and Subsidiaries, including PBI‑Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, PetAg, Inc., Pegasus Laboratories Ireland, Pegasus Laboratories UK, and TriviumVet DAC.
Coordinate outsourced income‑tax compliance with EY, CBIZ, and local advisors, including PBC preparation, data validation, and review of draft filings.
Assist in evaluating tax implications of international expansion, new markets, and new legal‑entity structures.
Serve as the primary internal owner of tax technology platforms.
Support the evaluation and selection of the appropriate tax software solution for the enterprise (e.g., Avalara or alternative platforms).
Lead day‑to‑day configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of the selected tax engine’s logic, rates, rules, and mappings.
Support implementation of the chosen tax technology, including requirements gathering, data validation, testing, deployment, and post‑go‑live stabilization.
Ensure tax systems integrate properly with ERP, e‑commerce, and sales platforms.
Configure and maintain system logic to support indirect tax, VAT, OSS/IOSS, and ViDA requirements.
Identify and execute process improvements to strengthen controls and streamline workflows.
Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Support
Coordinate annual transfer pricing studies with EY and other advisors.
Prepare and maintain intercompany documentation, cost‑plus calculations, and support year‑end true‑ups.
Support intercompany governance across U.S. and international entities.
Assist with IP exploitation and active trade/business determinations.
Tax Controversy, Notices & Audit Support
Receive, track, and resolve tax notices across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
Coordinate responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Support statutory audits for international entities, including PBCs and documentation.
Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all tax types.
Internal Coordination & Cross‑Functional Support
Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure tax compliance aligns with business activities.
Support legal‑entity registrations, renewals, and compliance tracking across the consolidated group.
Provide tax research and guidance for new business initiatives, product launches, and international expansion.
Support annual valuation of earnout provisions and related tax documentation.
Perform additional duties assigned to support business objectives.
Safety Responsibilities
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Participate in required safety training.
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents promptly.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CPA preferred
Experience
7+ years of experience in tax compliance, public accounting, or corporate tax.
Strong knowledge of U.S. indirect tax and multistate compliance.
Experience with VAT, OSS/IOSS, international tax, or statutory audits preferred.
Experience evaluating, implementing, or managing tax technology platforms (Avalara, Vertex, or similar) strongly preferred.
Experience with transfer pricing and intercompany documentation preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external advisors (EY, CBIZ, local firms).
Highly organized and able to manage a large volume of deadlines.
Comfortable owning processes end‑to‑end with appropriate guidance.
Skilled at navigating multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdictional environments.
Tech‑savvy and proactive in improving processes.
Confident interacting with tax authorities, auditors, and external consultants.
Curious, resourceful, and able to research complex tax issues independently.
Work Environment & Culture
PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
**Ready to Apply?
**If you’re passionate about multistate and international tax compliance, transfer pricing and intercompany support, and managing complex multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional tax environments, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join an employee-owned organization where ESOP ownership, collaboration, and continuous process improvement drive long-term success.
PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note:Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)
Medical Insurance
We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.
Dental Insurance
Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health.
Vision Insurance
Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.
Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.
Short- and Long-term Disability
Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.
Pet Insurance
We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.
Fitness Reimbursement
We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.
William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund
Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.
Tuition Reimbursement
After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.
Parental Leave
Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify Website.
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