[Hiring] Income Tax Senior @Black Rock Coffee Bar

Role Description

As the Income Tax Senior, you will join the growing Tax Department of a newly public company. As the second member of the team, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Tax, you will gain exposure to every part of the Company's tax profile, including the complexities of its Up-C structure, and help shape the department as it grows.

You will partner with Accounting, Finance, and outside advisors to deliver accurate, timely tax compliance and reporting. Success in this role requires strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and build for the future.

Services and Duties

• Prepares and maintains workpapers supporting the federal and state income tax returns for Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. and Black Rock Coffee Holdings, LLC, including partnership Schedules K-1.
• Coordinates with outside tax advisors on the preparation, review, and timely filing of income tax returns and extensions.
• Takes ownership of the tax basis fixed asset schedules and roll forwards in depreciation software.
• Supports the quarterly and year-end income tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations and SEC tax disclosures.
• Supports tax calculations related to the Company's Up-C structure, including the Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) and tax distributions.
• Reconciles income tax accounts and supports tax-related internal controls over financial reporting.
• Initiates and tracks estimated, extension, and return tax payments.
• Maintains the tax compliance calendar and organized tax records to support filings, payments, and audits.
• Supports the tax withholding process, including communications, workpapers, and payments.
• Assists with notices, audits, and other communications with federal and state taxing authorities.
• Supports multistate tax compliance, including apportionment and nexus reviews as the Company enters new markets.
• Supports indirect tax functions, including sales and use and property tax, as needed.
• Identifies tax credits and incentives, such as the FICA tip credit, that reduce the Company's tax liability.
• Researches tax issues and monitors changes in tax law, documenting findings and recommendations for the Senior Director of Tax.
• Identifies and supports process improvements that increase the efficiency and accuracy of the tax function.

Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of tax experience, preferably including public accounting or a public company.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including corporate and partnership taxation.
• Experience with income tax provisions (ASC 740) preferred; experience with Up-C structures is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, build schedules proactively, and deliver accurate work.
• Comfortable working with large data sets, tax and depreciation software, and accounting systems, with intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze issues and clearly communicate possible solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new projects across income and indirect tax.
• Collaborative partner to Accounting, Finance, and outside advisors.

Success Indicators

• Tax returns, provisions, payments, and filings are accurate and completed on or before deadlines.
• Tax accounts are reconciled accurately and within close timelines.
• Quarterly and year-end provision work is completed with no significant audit findings.
• Notices and inquiries from taxing authorities are resolved promptly and accurately.
• Tax processes and records are documented and improved to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• New tax concepts are learned and applied to Company scenarios.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment in the Portland, Oregon metro area, combining remote work with time in the office, and occasional travel based on business needs. The role balances tax compliance, reporting, and research with cross-functional collaboration across Accounting and Finance. The essential duties of this role require the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Extended periods of sitting and computer use to prepare tax workpapers, returns, and reconciliations.
• Regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other communication tools.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with the Tax and Accounting teams, outside advisors, and taxing authorities.
• Participating in virtual meetings and presentations.
• Occasional travel by aircraft or motor vehicle based on business needs.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during year-end, provision, and filing deadline periods.

Leadership Expectations

At Black Rock Coffee Bar, professional development is a key driver of success. We seek individuals who demonstrate strong business maturity, embrace innovation, and confidently recommend ideas while thoughtfully evaluating risks and outcomes. In this role, you are expected to:

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability by proactively identifying issues, addressing gaps, and escalating tax risks while meeting deadlines.
• Think strategically and creatively, identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, tools, and documentation as the Tax Department grows.
• Communicate with influence and clarity, presenting tax findings and updates to the Tax, Accounting, and Finance teams with confidence and precision.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match for eligible Team Members
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental) options for you and your family
• Pet insurance and Discount Programs
• Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage options
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Discount program on childcare, recreation, lifestyle brands, and more
• Free drinks to keep you energized!