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Senior Tax Manager

Sysco · Woodridge, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with outside professional firms so you get good work at a reasonable cost?

What they are checking: Whether they manage advisors actively, which the posting puts at the center of the role.

Tell me about a contract you reviewed where you found a tax or insurance risk others missed.

What they are checking: Whether their contract administration experience adds real protection for the company.

You manage one full-time and one part-time associate. How do you divide the work and develop them?

What they are checking: Whether they lead a small team thoughtfully, making sure coverage and growth both happen.

Tell me about a time you had to handle highly confidential information. How did you protect it?

What they are checking: Whether they show the integrity and discretion the posting calls for.

What would you do

A state notifies us of a sales tax audit. What are your first steps?

What they are checking: Whether they organize the response, protect the company and control the scope of the audit.

A filing deadline is tomorrow and the outside firm hasn't delivered. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead to avoid this and know options like extensions or estimates when it happens.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage multi-state tax compliance, including sales and use, income and property taxes.

What they are checking: Whether they have a full calendar and process for staying compliant across many jurisdictions.

How do you decide whether we have nexus in a new state?

What they are checking: Whether they understand physical and economic nexus rules that trigger filing obligations.

This role also covers business insurance. How do you approach renewing a multi-state insurance program?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage coverage, brokers and cost, a less common pairing with tax work.

You also oversee daily banking. What controls would you want in place around banking activity?

What they are checking: Whether they think about segregation of duties and fraud prevention around cash.

How do you use Excel and Access to track filings, deadlines and payments?

What they are checking: Whether they have built reliable tools for tracking compliance rather than relying on memory.

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The full job description

As published by Sysco.

Company: US0670 Edward Don Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60517 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $110,000 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com SUMMARY: This position works in partnership with outside professional firms in managing both day to day and period oversight of all governmental taxes, insurance matters and daily banking activities. This role requires the highest level of of integrity and confidentiality ensuring the Company is in compliance with its legal obligations with regard to specified tax & insurance documents. Position manages one full-time and one part-time associate. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Required: • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, Insurance and/or related field. • Minimum of 7 years' experience with Multi-State and Federal taxes, multi-state business insurance, and contract administration. • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access & Word • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills • Ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives. • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical standards in all Company dealings on a daily basis and ability to foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization. • Expertise and understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Internal Revenue Code, and state tax compliance. Preferred: • Supervisory experience • CPA certification and tax experience • Familiarity with tax planning and experience in tax compliance and regulatory reporting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Oversee daily banking activities and tax compliance for multiple taxing states and jurisdictions. • Responsible for maintaining current knowledge base for laws pertaining to Federal and State taxes to appropriately perform job functions. • Responsible for assisting outside tax advisors with preparation of year-end tax reporting (including 1099’s). • Complete and submit other permits and licenses (i.e. Casino applications) and renewals for State, City, and Tribal Casino Licensing in a timely manner. • Report litigation for claims covered by insurance and with direction from senior management. • Summarize company requirements and track/ calculate State and Local Tax Incentive Agreements. • Oversee compliance with local and state licensing agencies. • Responsible for the overall management of certificate of insurance maintenance. • Manage, train and develop direct reports to enhance their career development. #LI-EJ1 OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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