The Director of Tax is responsible for leading all tax functions at Crumbl, including U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, multi-state SALT obligations, Canadian tax matters, and the pass-through tax mechanics associated with our private equity ownership structure. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that requires both technical depth and the ability to operate as a strategic partner to Finance leadership. The Director of Tax works with significant independence, owns the full tax compliance calendar, and is expected to proactively identify risk, opportunity, and process gaps without being directed to do so.
Responsibilities
Federal & International Income Tax
Own and manage U.S. federal income tax compliance and planning across all Crumbl legal entities, including Crumbl Enterprises, Crumbl Franchising, Crumbl Foods, Crumbl Canada, Crumbl Foods Canada, and Crumbl International.Coordinate the preparation and review of consolidated and entity-level federal tax returns, whether prepared internally or by external advisorsManage cross-border tax considerations for Canadian subsidiaries, including transfer pricing documentation, withholding obligations, and U.S.-Canada treaty positionsMonitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments — federal and international — on Crumbl’s tax strategy and filing positionsDevelop and maintain technical white paper documentation supporting significant tax positionsServe as primary company representative in all tax audits and controversies (federal, state, local, and Canada), including managing information requests, negotiating resolutions, and coordinating with outside advisorsProvide proactive tax input on long‑range planning, capital structure, international expansion, and M&A, including modeling after‑tax outcomes for key strategic decisionsState & Local Tax (SALT)
Lead multi-state income and franchise tax compliance, including apportionment analysis across jurisdictions where Crumbl has nexus (corporate operations, franchise activity, or employee presence)Manage sales and use tax compliance for corporate-operated activities, including manufacturing inputs, intercompany transactions, and production-related purchasesProactively track nexus creation driven by franchise system expansion, new state registrations, and workforce changes — and address exposure before it becomes a liabilityServe as the internal authority on SALT matters; manage state audits, notices, and controversy items end-to-end PE Partnership & Tax Distribution Management
Manage partnership tax compliance obligations arising from Crumbl’s PE ownership structure, including K-1 preparation coordination, tax allocation schedules, and partner-level tax basis trackingModel and manage tax distributions in accordance with operating agreement provisions, ensuring distributions appropriately reflect the tax obligations of each partner classServe as the primary point of contact with PE partners and their external tax advisors; provide accurate and timely tax reporting packagesTrack tax attributes including net operating losses, credits, and basis positions relevant to the partnership structureSupport transaction-related tax work, including equity events, acquisitions, or structural changesDesign and continually refine Crumbl’s overall tax strategy to balance cash taxes, effective tax rate, and audit risk in alignment with PE sponsor and management objectivesTax Accounting & Financial Reporting
Own the consolidated income tax provision (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, and effective rate analysisMaintain and reconcile all tax-related balance sheet accounts across entities — deferred tax assets and liabilities, taxes payable, and estimated tax installment schedulesLeverage NetSuite’s multi-entity and multi-currency infrastructure to extract accurate tax data, support entity-level reporting, and ensure FX-adjusted accruals are properly reflectedDeliver timely and accurate tax accruals as part of the monthly financial close process in coordination with the broader Finance teamProcess, Controls & Cross-Functional Partnership
Build and maintain the tax function’s infrastructure — compliance calendars, documented procedures, internal controls, and filing checklists — appropriate for a company of Crumbl’s scale and complexityPartner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and Operations to integrate tax considerations into business decisions, new initiatives, and entity-level changesEvaluate and implement process improvements to maximize legitimate tax efficiency through structure, credits, and available programs (including R&D tax credits where applicable)Manage relationships with external tax advisors; define scope, oversee deliverable quality, and ensure cost efficiencyEnsure tax audits and controversy items are managed professionally, resolved efficiently, and documented appropriatelyOwn cash tax forecasting and estimated tax payment planning, partnering with FP&A and Treasury to incorporate cash taxes into liquidity and covenant planning.
Qualifications
Required
CPA required; advanced tax degree (MST or LLM in Taxation) strongly preferredMinimum 8–10 years of progressive corporate or partnership tax experience; combination of Big 4 public accounting and in-house industry experience is the preferred profileDemonstrated command of U.S. federal income tax compliance and planning — corporate and partnership.Multi-state SALT experience including income tax apportionment, nexus analysis, and sales & use taxWorking knowledge of ASC 740 and income tax provision preparationFamiliarity with international tax issues, including cross-border structures and Canada-U.S. considerationsHigh proficiency with NetSuite or comparable multi-entity ERP systemsHigh proficiency in Excel for tax modeling and analysisEffective communicator — able to translate complex tax concepts clearly for Finance leadership, operational partners, and non-tax audiencesStrong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage a multi-deadline compliance calendar without supervisionDemonstrated experience acting as the senior‑most tax resource for a business unit or company, including direct interaction with executive leadership and investorsPreferred
Experience with pass-through entity taxation and/or PE-backed company structures, including K-1s, tax allocation schedules, tax distribution waterfalls, and tax basis computationsFranchise industry experience, or prior exposure to restaurant, retail, or consumer brand tax environments with multi-unit economics R&D tax credit process experienceExperience building or significantly improving a tax function’s processes and controls from a limited starting point
Familiarity with MacOS environmentBenefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 15 days PTO/year
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Personal phone bill reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Corporate DoorDash® DashPass membership
- Regular company and team activities
- 401k with competitive matching contribution plan
- Excellent opportunities for career growth
- Work in a hyper-growth company
Crumbl was founded in 2017 by Jason McGowan & Sawyer Hemsley in Logan, Utah. It is now the fastest-growing cookie company in the nation with over 1000 locations in the USA and Canada. Crumbl is powered by cutting-edge technology, iconic branding, delicious desserts, and passionate people.
Crumbl HQ and franchisees provide employment for over 26,000 people across the United States, and all of our franchises are owned and operated by independent members of the local community.
Crumbl’s 200+ unique cookie flavors rotate weekly and are served in our famous pink box!
Crumbl is an equal opportunity employer. Crumbl provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.
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