Income Tax Manager

Location: 

REMOTE, GA, US US REMOTE, SC, US REMOTE, MA, US REMOTE, FL, US REMOTE, NC, US Thomasville, GA, US REMOTE, AL, US REMOTE, VA, US

Date:  Oct 24, 2025

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

 

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

 

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Role is responsible for the preparation of interim and annual calculations related to income tax accounting and financial reporting. Manage federal and state compliance including preparation and review of workpapers and returns, while working closely with outside service providers. Position requires interaction with financial accounting and other departments to meet overall organization goals.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Financial Accounting

· Prepare and manage income tax provision at quarterly and annual periods to ensure accurate reporting within framework of ASC740 accounting for income taxes, including:

· Estimated annual effective tax rate calculations for interim periods.

· Deferred tax inventory, including current and deferred tax classification.

· Accounting for state and local income taxes.

· Valuation allowances and assessments.

· Evaluation of uncertain tax positions.

· Analyze and provide disclosures for US GAAP financial statement audit and related adjustments.

· Tax Compliance

· Manage federal and state income tax compliance process through preparation and review of applicable workpapers and initial review of returns.

Team with outside service providers to complete annual filing requirements.

· Timely prepare and reconcile extension and quarterly estimated tax liabilities.

· Guide the preparation and completion of annual tax credit studies for federal and state jurisdictions while collaborating with third party tax firms.

· Respond to correspondence received from federal, state, and local taxing authorities.

· Research & Business Development

· Track, research, and summarize proposed and newly enacted tax legislation.

· Initial review and assessment of tax incentives related to capital projects and potential acquisitions.

· Team with other business units to analyze tax impacts of business decisions.

· Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders.

· Assist with entity structure and/or entity organization questions and issues.

· Maintain performance of effective tax internal controls and compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).

· Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Desired Experience
At least 5 years of experience in role related to corporate tax accounting and ASC740, with public accounting experience preferred.
 
Experience with corporate federal and state income taxation, tax accounting, and financial reporting.
 
Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) and ONESOURCE Tax Provision software.
 
 
Desired Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting. required.
 
Masters in Taxation, preferred.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

LICENSE
CPA license required.
 
MOBILITY
Authorization to work in the United States.
 
Ability to travel and move to all areas of office, plants, company-related facilities, and other areas of company business as needed.
 
SENSORY
Strong research and technical writing skills.
 
Ability to use tax research tools to find answers to questions concerning federal and state tax laws.
 
COMMUNICATION
Ability to communicate and work with our CPA firm.
 
Speech and hearing abilities that allow the individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English (in person and via telephone).
 
ATTENDANCE
Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
 
OTHER
Proficiency with, Excel, Word, and Office applications

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $115,000. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

 

EEO Statement 

 

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.   The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position.  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Courtney Rehn at Courtney.Rehn@flocorp.com or (1) 229 4211195.


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