Global Indirect Tax Manager

Fireworks AI

. Own the organization’s indirect tax function .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing indirect tax functions, including compliance, audits, and advisory matters, while leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive process improvements and automation. Proficient in collaborating across departments to influence stakeholders and enhance tax governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Indirect Tax Compliance ManagementSales And Use Tax ExpertiseERP And Indirect Tax Technology ExperienceStrong Analytical And Problem-Solving SkillsCPA, CA, JD, Or LLM Qualification

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Hard Skills

Indirect Tax ComplianceSales And Use TaxVAT/GSTTax AuditsTax ResearchFinancial Systems UnderstandingAccounting ProcessesTax Risk ManagementProcess ImprovementsData Analytics

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCommunication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAnrokVertexERP SystemsTax Determination Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACAJDLLM

Industry Keywords

Indirect Tax FunctionTax ComplianceTax LegislationTax Footprint ChangesBig Four Accounting ExperienceMultinational Organization ExperienceComplex Corporate Tax Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the organization’s indirect tax function
Manage sales and use tax, VAT/GST, excise tax, and other transaction-based tax compliance
Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns and related payments
Maintain controls, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
Monitor filing obligations, registrations, nexus requirements, and tax footprint changes
Manage third-party indirect tax compliance and reporting providers
Advise stakeholders on indirect tax implications of products, services, customer arrangements, expansion, supply-chain changes, and strategic initiatives
Research and interpret indirect tax legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance
Identify tax-efficiency opportunities, reduce risk, and recover overpaid taxes where appropriate
Partner with Legal and Finance on contracts and commercial arrangements
Lead indirect tax audits, examinations, inquiries, correspondence, negotiations, and remediation
Maintain and enhance the indirect tax control framework and governance
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess business impact
Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and Operations on ERP, billing, procurement, and tax determination systems
Drive automation, process improvements, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and transformation initiatives
Improve data and analytics for compliance, reconciliations, audit defense, and tax risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related field
5+ years of progressive tax experience, with significant experience in indirect taxation
Strong technical knowledge of sales and use tax and/or VAT/GST
Experience with additional indirect taxes is advantageous
Experience managing indirect tax compliance, audits, research, and advisory matters
Experience in a Big Four/public accounting firm, multinational organization, or complex corporate tax environment preferred
Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial systems, and internal controls
Experience with ERP and indirect tax technology platforms such as NetSuite, Anrok, Vertex, or similar systems preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
CPA, CA, JD, LLM, or other relevant professional qualification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Solve hard problems at the forefront of AI infrastructure
Work with bleeding-edge technology impacting businesses and developers globally
Ownership and direct impact in a fast-growing team
Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers
Inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace committed to diversity