Tax and Licensing Manager

The Tax and Licensing Manager is responsible for overseeing all tax compliance and business licensing functions for Slick City and affiliated entities, including sales and use tax, property tax, international indirect tax, and partnership tax matters, as well as the acquisition and renewal of business, food and beverage, liquor, and amusement park licenses across a multi-location, multi-entity organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for tax authorities, licensing agencies, and outside advisors, and is responsible for filing accuracy, compliance oversight, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

The Tax and Licensing Manager partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Legal to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and support the company's continued growth and expansion into new markets.

• Oversee preparation, filing, and remittance of sales and use tax returns across all states and jurisdictions where Slick City and affiliated entities operate.
• Ensure proper collection, calculation, and application of sales tax rates across multi-state retail, admissions, food and beverage, and merchandise transactions.
• Maintain multi-state sales tax registrations and monitor economic nexus thresholds as new locations open.
• Manage sales tax exemption certificates, resale certificates, and related documentation for vendors and customers.
• Research and resolve sales and use tax notices, assessments, and audit inquiries from state and local tax authorities.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure point-of-sale systems correctly apply applicable sales tax rates.

• Manage the preparation and timely filing of real and personal property tax returns for all park locations and corporate offices.
• Review property tax assessments and coordinate appeals when valuations appear inaccurate or excessive.
• Review fixed asset records supporting personal property tax filings and reconcile against the general ledger.
• Track property tax payment deadlines and ensure accruals and payments are recorded accurately in the general ledger.
• Liaise with local assessors, taxing authorities, and outside consultants on property tax matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with VAT, GST, and other international indirect tax obligations for any international operations, franchisees, or licensing arrangements.
• Coordinate with international tax advisors to support cross-border tax registrations, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Support preparation and review of partnership tax filings (Forms 1065 and related Schedule K-1s) for multi-entity and joint venture structures, partnering with outside tax preparers.
• Track partner and member tax basis, allocations, and distributions in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Research the tax implications of new international expansion, franchise agreements, and partnership structures.

• Manage the acquisition, renewal, and maintenance of business licenses for all Slick City locations and affiliated entities.
• Oversee food and beverage license applications, renewals, and compliance requirements for all locations offering food and beverage service.
• Manage liquor license applications, renewals, and regulatory compliance, including coordination with state alcohol beverage control agencies.
• Oversee amusement park and attraction-specific licenses and permits, ensuring all operational, safety, and regulatory requirements are met prior to and during operation.
• Maintain a master license and permit calendar to track expiration dates and ensure timely renewals across all jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with Operations and Legal to secure new licenses and permits ahead of new location openings.

• Prepare tax and licensing reporting, reconciliations, and accruals to support month-end close, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sales tax, property tax, and licensing-related audits and inquiries from taxing and regulatory authorities.
• Calculate and record tax-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations within the general ledger.
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