Manager, Indirect Tax

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. Oversee tax matters across multiple jurisdictions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $94,000 - $156,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in indirect tax management, including sales & use tax audits, tax provision accounting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient in utilizing tax research tools and technologies to optimize tax processes and provide strategic guidance on business initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Indirect Tax ExperienceSales & Use Tax Audit ManagementTax Provision Accounting (ASC 450)Advanced Proficiency in VertexStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Indirect Tax ResearchSales Tax Nexus AnalysisMultistate Tax ComplianceTax Technology OptimizationAudit Schedule PreparationStakeholder CommunicationProcess ImprovementTechnical AnalysisRegulatory ChangesE-commerce Tax Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAvalaraOneSourceVertexCCH IRDRIA Checkpoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAProgress Toward Certification

Industry Keywords

Indirect Tax LawCanadian GST/HST ComplianceVATLATAM Indirect TaxFinancial TechnologyPayments Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee tax matters across multiple jurisdictions
Evaluate tax impacts of business initiatives with tax leadership
Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and best practices
Provide technical guidance and training to team members
Lead or support sales & use tax, personal property tax, and gross receipts tax audits through resolution
Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
Manage audit timelines, stakeholder communication, and escalation of complex or high-risk issues
Coordinate with external tax consultants and internal Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams to resolve audit findings
Research and monitor changes in indirect tax law, regulations, and case law
Provide tax guidance and technical analysis on new products, services, and business initiatives
Respond to ad-hoc indirect tax inquiries with written and verbal analysis
Support tax provision accounting and policy development
Advise on and support deployment of Avalara, OneSource, and Vertex solutions
Identify optimization opportunities in tax technology and systems
Support cross-functional tax projects including M&A structuring, new market entry, regulatory changes, and process improvements
Serve as an escalation point and trusted advisor for indirect tax questions
Report to the Director of Indirect Tax – Americas

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of indirect tax experience, with demonstrated expertise in sales & use tax
Experience leading others
Advanced proficiency in indirect tax research tools such as Vertex, CCH IRD, or RIA Checkpoint
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP), and Word
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Sales & use and personal property tax audit experience and management
Sales tax nexus analysis and multistate tax compliance
Tax provision accounting experience (ASC 450)
CPA or progress toward certification preferred
Canadian GST/HST compliance and audit experience nice to have
VAT or international indirect tax experience nice to have
LATAM indirect tax experience nice to have
E-commerce platform tax knowledge nice to have
Experience supporting financial technology or payments industry nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Equity or other incentive compensation, as applicable
Balanced hybrid work model with 2 days at home or office workspace
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources supporting financial security
Mental health support
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities