Manager, Finance Tax - Business Service Center

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:$82,400-$92,700, bonus eligible 

COMPANY:  
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:  
As the Manager, Finance Tax, you will lead a team responsible for excise tax across Anheuser-Busch’s Macro, Craft, and Wholesaler business units. This role is accountable for driving the execution of key business priorities while ensuring full compliance with federal and state excise tax regulations.

You will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical expertise to the excise tax function—partnering cross-functionally to support business initiatives, enhance processes, and ensure accurate and timely reporting in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for the preparation and filing of excise tax returns, the management of excise tax audits, and government inquiries
• Responsible for monthly financial close, journal entries, accrual calculations, and related documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, standards, and regulations (Excise Tax – Federal and State guidelines, SOX, IFRS, etc.)
• Act as the escalation point for internal and external customers, including business unit management, to resolve issues
• Proven experience analyzing complex issues, documenting, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Ability to drive the excise tax structure with integration of new business initiatives and demands without an existing process
• Project management for multiple inflows/process improvement efforts
• Lead and drive process improvement and change management initiatives

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 3+ years tax accounting experience
• 2+ years leading less complex business projects
• Current and extensive working knowledge of excise tax – Federal and State guidelines as well as the ability to stay up to date on changing regulations and reporting requirements (preferred but not required)
• Understanding of the different TTB regulations around beer, cider, wine, and distilled spirits (preferred but not required)
• Management experience with proven organizational and leadership skills (not required)
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and manage processes
• Ability to influence others to meet business objectives and drive process improvements
• Manage outsourced work scope, including the ability to review and/or provide support for tasks completed by offshore resources
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including advanced proficiency with Excel
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems

 
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.  

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer!  

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