Solo Brands is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our finance organization. This role is a unique opportunity to own and operate across the full spectrum of tax responsibilities for a portfolio of premium lifestyle brands, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, and ISLE Paddle Boards.
Reporting directly to the Director of Tax, this role is designed for a hands-on tax professional who thrives in an individual contributor capacity while operating with the scope and accountability of a manager. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, supporting strategic initiatives, and building scalable processes across both domestic and international tax matters.
Note: This is a hybrid role so to be considered you must live within a commutable distance to our Grapevine, TX corporate office.
Key Responsibilities
- Income Tax Compliance & Provisioning
- Manage federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing processes
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740
- Partner with external advisors as needed to ensure accurate and timely filings
- Indirect Tax (Sales & Use / VAT)
- Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
- Manage Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance for European operations
- Monitor nexus developments and ensure appropriate registrations and filings
- Process Ownership & Optimization
- Own and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation
- Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency
- Ensure readiness for audits and maintain organized supporting documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax-related matters
- Provide guidance on tax implications of business initiatives, new markets, and product launches
- Audit & Risk Management
- Support federal, state, and international tax audits
- Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant tax experience
- Experience spanning both direct tax (income tax) and indirect tax (sales & use, VAT)
- Background in retail, eCommerce, consumer products, hospitality, or restaurant industries strongly preferred
- Alternatively, experience from a public accounting firm with exposure to relevant industries
- Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations; familiarity with international tax (VAT) is a plus
- Experience with tax provision processes (ASC 740)
Key Attributes
- Hands-on, self-starter comfortable operating as a primary tax resource
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
