Tax Manager - Remote

Company Overview:

DreamFields is built on a bold mission: disrupting the industry through a lifestyle brand that blends cannabis, culture, and unforgettable moments. Driven by Jeeter, the nation's #1 pre-roll brand, we combine creative excellence with cutting-edge operations to build one of the most loved workplaces in cannabis. As we continue to scale nationally across the USA and internationally in Canada, our growing team is fueling the next chapter of DreamFields ' success. 

Work Location & State Eligibility:

Jeeter is currently authorized to hire remote and field-based employees residing in the following approved states/regions:

• AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, and WI.
• Canada

Job Summary:

The Tax Manager leads DreamFields ' federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and reporting across its multi-state cannabis operations. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this hands-on role manages tax filings, payments, audits, external advisors, and internal controls. Key responsibilities include navigating IRC Section 280E, overseeing tax-related inventory costing and COGS methodologies, supporting income tax accounting under US GAAP, and managing indirect taxes. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of progressive tax experience, strong technical expertise, and effective cross-functional communication skills to strengthen the tax function, manage risk, and support informed financial and operational decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance

• Manage the company's overall federal, state, and local tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal and state corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1120 and applicable state equivalents.
• Manage state tax filings, estimated tax payments, extensions, and annual compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with state and local business taxes, gross receipts of taxes, franchise taxes, excise taxes, and other industry-specific tax obligations.
• Monitor filing deadlines and establish a comprehensive national tax compliance calendar.
• Ensure proper documentation, reconciliations, and support for all tax filings and payments.

Cannabis Industry Taxation – IRC Section 280E

• Serve as the company's internal subject matter expert on IRC Section 280E and its application to cannabis businesses.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and support of federal income tax calculations and corporate tax returns considering Section 280E limitations.
• Develop and implement tax strategies related to the appropriate identification, allocation, and documentation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for tax purposes.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the differences between financial reporting COGS under US GAAP and tax-deductible inventory costs under applicable federal tax regulations.
• Work closely with Cost Accounting, Operations, and Finance to establish appropriate methodologies for inventory costing and tax reporting.
• Evaluate potential tax planning opportunities and the financial implications of changes to federal cannabis tax regulations.
• Maintain adequate documentation to support the company's tax positions, COGS calculations, inventory methodologies, and Section 280E compliance.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on complex cannabis tax matters, technical research, and tax controversy issues.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive tax planning strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to minimize the company's overall effective tax burden while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Analyze the implications of business expansion, new state operations, legal entity structures, intercompany transactions, and operational changes.
• Evaluate tax implications associated with manufacturing operations, wholesale distribution, inventory management, and related-party transactions.
• Review intercompany management fees, shared services, cost allocations, and other intercompany arrangements to ensure appropriate tax treatment.

Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the company's income tax accounting and reporting process in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 740.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and accounting personnel to ensure consistency between tax returns, tax provisions, and financial statements.
• Support the annual financial statement audit by providing tax schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and technical accounting explanations.

Sales Tax, Use Tax & Other Indirect Taxes

• Oversee the company's indirect tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Ensure proper sales and use tax treatment of purchases, sales, manufacturing activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Monitor state-specific sales tax regulations applicable to cannabis manufacturing and wholesale distribution.
• Oversee cannabis-specific excise taxes, gross receipts taxes, wholesale taxes, and other state or local industry-specific assessments.

Tax Audits, Examinations & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the primary internal contact for federal, state, and local tax audits and examinations.
• Manage communications and coordinate information requests from the IRS and state tax authorities.
• Prepare, review, and organize supporting documentation for tax audits and examinations.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms and tax attorneys on tax controversies, notices, assessments, and appeals.
• Monitor tax notices, correspondence, and regulatory inquiries to ensure timely responses.

External Tax Advisors & Process Management

• Manage relationships with external tax CPA firms, consultants, and specialized tax advisors.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by external providers.
• Evaluate the quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external tax deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reduce external consulting costs, and strengthen internal tax capabilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a multi-entity, multi-state organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IRC Section 280E and its application to cannabis businesses.
• Direct experience with cannabis industry taxation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory costing, COGS, manufacturing accounting, and the tax implications of IRC Sections 471 and 263A.
• Experience managing multi-state income tax filings, apportionment, nexus, sales and use taxes, and other indirect taxes.
• Experience managing external tax advisors, tax audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a multi-state cannabis operator, manufacturer, or distributor.
• Experience with cannabis-specific tax regulations in California, Michigan, Arizona, Massachusetts, and New York.
• Experience with manufacturing companies and inventory costing methodologies.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and multi-entity corporate structures.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Experience managing Canadian tax compliance, including GST/HST, is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting , Finance, or Taxation.
• CPA license is strongly preferred; master's degree in taxation is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Limited Travel (Up to 10%) Occasional travel is required for meetings, training, conferences, customer visits, or special projects. Travel is infrequent and typically planned in advance .

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively and review detailed financial and operational information for extended periods.

Work Schedule (Exempt):

This is a full-time, exempt position. The role requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet business needs, which may include extended hours, weekends, and holidays. Work schedules and expectations may be adjusted based on operational priorities and organizational demands .

Allergen Info:

Positions in our facilities may involve regular exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, and other potential allergens. Individuals with sensitivity to pollen, molds, or strong odors may experience discomfort. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required when applicable.

EEOC:

DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status

All candidates must be willing to submit to a background check to be considered for the position.