Tax Director

Solo Brands is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Tax 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 be responsible for:

• Income Tax Compliance & Provisioning - Manage federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing processes and support quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740
• 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, and monitor nexus developments.
• Process Ownership & Optimization of Tax - Own and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation and identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency
• Audit & Risk Management - Support federal, state, and international tax audits and proactively identify and mitigate tax risks

You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, supporting strategic initiatives, and building scalable processes across both domestic and international tax matters.

• 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
• 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
• Support federal, state, and international tax audits
• Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3+ 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)

• 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

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