About The Role

The Director - Tax will lead and develop the internal tax function and tax strategies that support Grocery Outlet’s growth aspirations. The role is a hands‑on leader, translating financial details into operational and strategic opportunities and overseeing all aspects of tax compliance and provision processes.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance oversight: manage preparation, review, and co‑sourcing relationships for U.S. federal and state tax returns.
• Tax provision leadership: prepare and manage quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including SEC‑compliant disclosures.
• Financial reporting: oversee tax‑related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strategic planning: identify opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and advise senior management on tax‐related issues.
• Team leadership: build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing tax operations team.
• Process optimization: drive efficiencies using technology, automation, and best practices.
• Stakeholder collaboration: work closely with finance, treasury, and accounting, and external advisors to support company‑wide objectives.
• Indirect tax compliance oversight: manage preparation and review of indirect tax areas (sales & use tax, B&O tax, gross receipts tax, sugar tax, personal property tax).
• Policies, procedures and SOX compliance: develop and implement policies and procedures and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Tax audit oversight: manage tax audits and settlement negotiations.

Pay

• Base Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

Qualifications

• 10+ years overall progressive experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing tax compliance and provision processes.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a top tier public accounting firm preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Public company tax experience required.
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state tax laws.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP financial reporting of income taxes.
• Experience with ERP and tax systems.
• Retail or consumer products background preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, with excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex technical and process related issues.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.