Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Tax Manager in the Tax Department. The Tax Department is the team that manages all aspects of the Company’s tax accounting and reporting requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic opportunities. As a key member of our Tax Department, you will provide crucial support as part of a strong team dedicated to delivering value through income taxes.

Are you a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to learn and grow with a dynamic team of tax professionals? We invite you to apply today for our Tax Manager role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze quarterly and annual Federal and State tax provision calculations.
• Prepare financial statement disclosures relating to income taxes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax forecast.
• Reconcile the company’s current and deferred tax accounts, including the tax basis balance sheet.
• Prepare calculations of the company’s uncertain tax positions.
• Provide support with Sarbanes Oxley/404 controls.
• Prepare Federal and State quarterly estimated payment calculations.
• Assist with managing tax depreciation and co-sourcing arrangements with outside providers.
• Assist with preparing income tax adjustment calculations.
• Assist with review of Federal and State tax returns.
• Research tax issues as they relate to tax accounting, compliance, audits, and special projects.
• Monitor tax legislation and financial accounting standards, planning for the potential tax impact on the company and prepare quarterly memos to document the tax impact of transactions as they occur.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA license and/or Master’s degree in Tax or JD/LLM required.
• 3-4+ years’ experience in corporate or public accounting, including sound technical understanding of US Federal and State tax code.
• Intermediate understanding of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes for public companies and tax compliance reporting requirements.
• Experience working with tax compliance and provision software.
• Basic knowledge of data analytics/automation tools (i.e. Alteryx) preferred.
• Intermediate skills with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Proficiency writing technical memos and preparing presentations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with co-workers.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize, meet internal and external deadlines efficiently, and operate in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrates key competencies to include managing complexity & ensuring accountability.
• Must be able to uphold Choice’s values of Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious, & Show Integrity.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Tax Reporting & Technology. You will have 1 peer teammate and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our Tax Manager, you will have the option of working remotely – OR – in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Remote-based associates working from your home office will be required to connect virtually with Choice team members and leadership on video via Zoom, with possible periodic travel in-person to our offices in North Bethesda, MD, Scottsdale, AZ, or Minneapolis, MN. 

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $119,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.  

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver