Manager, Tax

Location: Northern

## Manager, Tax Apply:
Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 25, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
R251019

Additional Considerations (if any):**
- **** At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Manager, Tax
** Department:
** Finance
* * FLSA:
** Salary (Exempt)
** Revision Date:
** 08/2026
** About Hy-Vee
** At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We’re seeking professionals who bring proven skills, a desire to grow, and a commitment to work together in building a company that strives to make our customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier.
** The Role and Why It’s Important
** As Manager of Tax at Hy-Vee, you lead both the indirect tax and corporate income tax functions for a large, multi-state retail operation, staying close to the technical work while managing and developing the team responsible for day-to-day tax compliance and administration. You bring solid tax expertise across sales and use tax, excise tax, and multi-state corporate income tax, and you apply that expertise hands-on to ensure Hy-Vee meets its obligations accurately, on time, and in full compliance with applicable law.

Your work protects the company from risk and supports sound financial decision-making. If you’re a tax professional who thrives in a complex, multi-state environment, enjoys leading a team while staying engaged in the technical details, and is ready to take on broad responsibility across a full-spectrum tax function, this role is a strong fit.
** What You’ll Do
*** Oversee and actively participate in the preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax, excise tax, and other applicable state and local taxes across all operating jurisdictions.
* Manage and develop the indirect tax team, providing day-to-day direction, technical guidance, and coaching to support accurate and efficient tax administration.
* Serve as the primary liaison between Hy-Vee and its third-party tax provider on all tax-related matters.
* Maintain and reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate tax accruals and deferred taxes are reflected in the company’s financial statements.
* Support the annual income tax provision process, including deferred tax analysis and effective tax rate calculations.
* Calculate and schedule quarterly income tax payments to appropriate taxing jurisdictions and intercompany payments amongst Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries.
* Manage tax audits and notices from state and local taxing authorities, including organizing documentation, coordinating responses, and working with external advisors as needed.
* Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions, system changes, and new initiatives.
* Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax law across all operating jurisdictions, assessing the impact on Hy-Vee’s tax positions and recommending appropriate responses.
* Identify and implement process improvements that improve compliance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
* Maintain confidentiality with all tax, financial, and company information.
** Your Skills
*** Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
* Solid technical expertise in both indirect tax (sales and use tax, excise tax) and multi-state corporate income tax, with hands-on experience managing compliance across a multi-state operation.
* Strong knowledge of state and local tax law, nexus principles, and tax…