Ulta Beauty

Title: Sr Tax Analyst Location: Bolingbrook United States Finance & Accounting Full Time 494169 Hybrid Job Description: OVERVIEW Experience something categorically different. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that's put Wall Street on notice; Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It's all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates. If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge? THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: As a Sr. Tax Analyst, you will focus on indirect (non-income) sales, use, excise, gross receipts, or business & occupation tax discipline including return data preparation, research and taxability, tax operations, and audit defense. You will be responsible for: implementation of any new returns, tax computation and return review, product taxability, location tax rates, audit defense preparation, exposure analysis & mitigation, systems improvement and implementation, and project-based initiatives. This role will participate in meeting the required compliance and tax accounting deadlines. There will be significant interface with tax department personnel, individuals in finance, IT, and business partners throughout the organization. Additionally, this role may provide support for multiple areas within the tax department, including Property tax, Licensing, Indirect tax audits and assisting management on special projects as needed. If you love data analysis or being able to impact process changes, this is a role for you. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: - Implement and complete data preparation for monthly, quarterly, or annual indirect tax returns. - Review indirect tax returns that are prepared and filed by third party provider - Prepare budgets/forecasts for indirect tax. - Implement changes and maintain various tax software systems (Vertex O-Series, Alteryx, CCH SureTax). - Document training on various tax software systems and compliance procedures. - Implement and complete account reconciliations and journal entries for indirect tax. - Lead special projects as assigned, including refund reviews and process improvement initiatives. - Assist with implementing, exploring, and testing tax automation solutions and AI tools. - Complete tax research, including tax rates, for various taxing jurisdictions. - Complete coding of products for taxability. - Meet all statutory compliance deadlines in the time frames directed by management. - Assist with tax audits, including preparation and analysis of responses to document requests, preparation of appeals and other correspondence. - Prepare and analyze the company's ASC450 reserves. - Prepare SOX control documentation. - Monitor current tax developments and practices, which would affect various tax liabilities. - Analyze notices and correspondences from various governments and prepare responses. - Resolve help desk tickets/customer service questions. - Lead and contribute in internal meetings and projects with minimal supervision. - Communicate tax knowledge to Tax leadership, Finance leadership and other department personnel. THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other financial discipline - Four to seven years of progressive tax experience - CPA, Master's Degree, or other designation CMI, or in pursuit of, a strong plus - Excel skills at intermediate level or above (vlookup, pivot table required; sumif, countif preferred) - Previous experience in a large corporate tax environment, a strong plus - Previous experience in retail industry, a strong plus - Previous experience with at least 30+ states and/or international indirect tax, a strong plus - Knowledge of origin or destination based sourcing rules, marketplace facilitator rules, a strong plus - Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Tax a must - Research proficiency a must - Vertex or SAP experience a plus - Previous audit experience a plus - Interest or Experience with RPA solutions (Robotics Process Automation), a plus - General understanding of business acumen - Previous experience with debit, credits, balance sheet and revenue accounting principles - Ability to analyze new or existing situations and provide solutions - Desire to take initiative to lead or pursue tasks and inquiries - Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently on tasks, including making sound decisions within responsibilities - Demonstrated strong user and working knowledge of tax systems, Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and database applications - Must be a strong team player - Ability to multi-task a must - Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner at all times - This position requires an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills are essential - Completion of a hands-on demonstration of excel skills. WORKING CONDITIONS - Ulta "FlexWork" - three (3) days in office every other week (bi-weekly) with the remainder remote - Overtime may be required to meet various tax deadlines #li-hybrid The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $105,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. ABOUT At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Title: Associate Manager Category Management Location: Bolingbrook United States Job Description: OVERVIEW Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life. At Ulta Beauty, we're forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen-with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let's build brilliant together. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Associate Category Manager, Agentic Commerce owns category-level performance within Ulta Beauty's Agentic Commerce channel. This role ensures each assigned category is optimized, visible, and commercially competitive in AI-driven shopping environments. The Associate Category Manager translates category strategy into agent-native execution - shaping how products, offers, and content are expressed so they are discoverable, selected, and converted within AI shopping journeys. This role sits at the intersection of merchandising, digital commerce, and AI ecosystems, driving measurable growth and performance at the category level. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: Category Performance Ownership - Own revenue performance and commercial outcomes for assigned categories within Agentic Commerce. - Ensure categories are optimized to compete effectively in AI-driven discovery and selection environments. - Translate GTM targets into category-level action plans. Agent-Native Category Strategy - Define category narratives, hero SKUs, and priority assortment for AI agents. - Align category strategy with GTM objectives, merchandising priorities, and brand partner goals. - Identify growth levers including assortment mix, pricing signals, reviews, ingredients, compatibility attributes, and bundling opportunities. AI Visibility & Optimization - Partner with GEO to define category-specific feed attributes and structured data enrichment priorities. - Collaborate with Content & SEO to optimize PDPs, FAQs, and buying guides for AI consumption and ranking drivers. - Ensure product representation supports AI reasoning and selection confidence. Promotions & Bundles - Shape agent-readable promotions, regimens, and bundles to maximize AOV and conversion. - Collaborate with Merchandising and brand partners on enriched content and agent-optimized offers. - Ensure substitution logic and promotional mechanics align with margin guardrails. Launch Support & Execution - Support GTM launches with category-specific merchandising plans. - Ensure new launches are agent-ready at activation. Performance Analytics & Feedback Loop - Track and analyze category-level KPIs. - Identify gaps and recommend optimization actions. - Feed performance insights back to GTM, GEO, and Agent Operations to improve channel-wide outcomes. ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: - +4 years of experience in category management, merchandising, digital commerce, marketplace strategy, or performance-driven retail roles. - Strong analytical skills with ability to translate performance data into action plans. - Experience collaborating cross-functionally across merchandising, marketing, digital, and technology teams. - Commercial mindset with understanding of assortment, pricing, promotion, and margin dynamics. - Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and agility in a fast-evolving technology environment. - Experience with AI-driven commerce platforms, generative search, marketplaces, or algorithm-driven merchandising environments preferred. - Familiarity with structured product data, feeds, or digital content optimization preferred. - Beauty or omnichannel retail experience strongly preferred. - Experience working with brand partners on assortment or promotional planning preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS - Professional, fast-paced, collaborative office environment - Travel expectations <5% - 24x7x365 operation may require remote work on the weekends, evenings, and holidays. #LI-CO1 #hybrid The pay range for this position is $79,900.00 - $98,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.