Senior Manager, US Indirect Tax Controversy

DoorDash

. Execute DoorDash's portfolio of US indirect tax audits, including sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, property taxes, and business license taxes .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing state and local tax audits, including sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, and property taxes. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for analytics and building cross-functional collaboration to support audit processes.

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State And Local Tax AuditsAudit ManagementSales And Use TaxesAI Tools UtilizationCPA Or Equivalent Credential

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Hard Skills

Indirect Tax ComplianceAudit Process ManagementInformation Document RequestsSampling MethodologiesWorkpaper NegotiationSettlement DiscussionsBuilding TrackersReporting PackagesDefending Tax PositionsMarketplace Facilitator Laws

Soft Skills

MentoringStrong Moral CompassCompassion

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAnalytics Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMIMST

Industry Keywords

Tax ComplianceTax ControversyBig 4 ExperienceCorporate Tax FunctionState And Local Auditors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute DoorDash's portfolio of US indirect tax audits, including sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, property taxes, and business license taxes
Direct staffing and management of audits and personally manage a select set of audits
Own the audit management process, reporting, trackers, cadences, and metrics
Use AI and analytics tooling with the analytics Associate Manager and Tax Tech team
Build cross-functional channels across Tax Compliance, Tax Tech, Accounting, Planning, and Operations to obtain audit data and facts
Set defense strategy, negotiate with state and local auditors, and resolve controversies
Escalate significant exposure or issues with clear recommendations
Identify high-impact audit issues and provide analysis to the manager
Mentor a Manager and an Associate Manager and review their work
Report to the leader of the US Indirect Tax Controversy function and collaborate across Tax Compliance, Accounting, Tax Tech, and Planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in state and local tax audits, controversy, or compliance
Experience gained in a Big 4 or consulting firm indirect tax practice, a state or local revenue agency, or an in-house corporate tax function with a meaningful indirect tax operation
Experience managing audits end to end with state and local auditors
Experience with information document requests, sampling methodologies, workpaper negotiation, and settlement discussions
Experience building trackers, cadences, or reporting packages for a function
Ability to defend unsettled tax positions where law is unclear and facts are incomplete
Thorough understanding of sales and use taxes, including marketplace facilitator laws
Experience with US gross receipts taxes, property taxes, or business license taxes is a strong plus
Enthusiastic use of modern AI tools, such as Claude, in a professional context
Bachelor's or Master's degree
CPA, CMI, MST, or equivalent credential is a plus
Strong moral compass and compassion for others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grants
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Flexible paid time off/vacation
80 hours of paid sick time per year for salaried roles
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Premium healthcare
Wellness expense reimbursement
Remote work within the United States
Limited travel for team events, offsites, and select audit meetings