Senior Tax Associate

Tropicana Headquarters
525 W Van Buren St
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and Pepsi Co, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas.

From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Finance team plays a critical role in Tropicana Brands Group’s overall success by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision‑making by identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies, ultimately contributing to the company’s stability and long‑term success.

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Tax Associate to support the Tax team with both direct and indirect taxes. The role includes preparing and reviewing federal and state tax provisions and returns, consolidating federal returns, reconciling tax accounts, and assisting with quarterly estimated tax payments. The role also includes overseeing monthly sales and use tax compliance, property tax and beverage related government filings.

The candidate will collaborate with the finance department and business units to gather tax return information.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage the preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state income tax returns in collaboration with external providers using One Source.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing the company’s worldwide ASC 740 tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.
• Oversee estimated tax payments and manage related quarterly payments, extensions, and notices.
• Track, clarify, and resolve income tax notices from the IRS and states in a timely manner.
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits or other indirect tax audits.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate GAAP reporting.
• Prepare and file non-income tax returns (e.g., gross receipts, commercial activity taxes).
• Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on tax issues.
• Monitor and communicate tax legislative and regulatory developments to the Tax team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support tax projects and initiatives as needed

• 3+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US Tax provision, income tax, including compliance/reporting, and transfer pricing
• Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sense of urgency in how you operate to ensure all compliance deadlines is met.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills are essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and tax analytics.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely work with keen attention to detail.
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