Sr Tax Manager - Credits and Planning

Sr Tax Manager - Credits, Incentives, and Planning

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• Weekly Pay:
  Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships:
  Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
  Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
  Accumulate funds through after‑tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*
• Eligibility requirements vary by position.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Sr. Manager of Tax Credits, Incentives & Planning to lead our efforts in identifying, securing, and managing C&I opportunities across jurisdictions where BJ’s operates or plans to expand. Reporting directly to the VP of Tax, this high‑impact role offers a unique opportunity to work cross‑functionally with teams including Real Estate, Tax, Legal, Finance and Operations to bring structure and visibility to a function that optimizes BJ’s financial position.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, hands‑on execution, and the communication skills needed to capitalize on C&I opportunities effectively.

• Strategy, Planning & Program Leadership
  • 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.
• Application Management and Compliance
  • 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
  • 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.
• Reporting and Audit Readiness
  • 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.

• 5+ 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 with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and tax software (e.g., One Source) is a plus.

• Excellent research skills to navigate complicated regulatory frameworks and apply findings to support business needs.
• Adva…