Sr Tax Manager - Credits, Incentives, and Planning at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in tax credits and incentives, economic development, public finance, corporate tax, or real estate development
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience

Responsibilities

Research and assess eligibility for C&I programs to reduce capital costs and minimize tax obligations across BJ’s expanding jurisdictional footprint
Manage BJ’s external C&I advisors currently leading negotiations, with a long-term goal of transitioning this function in-house
Identify and implement tools, systems, and best practices to streamline C&I tracking, documentation, and compliance
Act as the company-wide subject matter expert on C&I
Oversee the full lifecycle of C&I including identification, application, documentation, calculation, monetization, and reporting to ensure compliance with relevant laws and accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740)
Maintain a compliance calendar of C&I deadlines and reporting cycles, and monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations related to C&I programs
Create and maintain a centralized pipeline of available and in-progress C&I opportunities
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on captured value, pending applications, and emerging risks
Collaborate with external consultants and internal teams including Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align C&I efforts with business strategy, build early visibility into eligible projects, educate stakeholders on available incentives, and coordinate data collection for timely filings and compliance reporting
Quantify and report secured and missed C&I opportunities
Prepare audit-ready documentation for internal and external reviews
Coordinate with external advisors and provide technical support to sustain BJ’s positions during audits or inquiries
Recommend process improvements and technology enhancements for better C&I capture and compliance