Indirect Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage with the support of a third-party, the end-to-end indirect tax compliance cycle, including preparation, review, and timely filing of sales, use, and other indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead and support indirect tax audit defense activities, including audit responses, documentation support, issue resolution, and coordination with internal teams and external taxing authorities.
• Analyze complex indirect tax issues and develop practical, compliant solutions.
• Utilize tax technology platforms and automation tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of indirect tax processes.
• Conduct technical tax research using established tax research tools and databases to support tax positions, audit defense, and business decision-making.
• Work with large and complex datasets to identify trends, exposures, and opportunities related to indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and other database systems to support compliance, audits, reconciliations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, IT, operations, and external advisors to address tax-related questions and support business initiatives.
• Communicate indirect tax risks, findings, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including management and auditors.
• Continuously evaluate and improve indirect tax processes and controls to support growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in indirect sales and use tax.
• Strong background in indirect tax audit defense and managing multiple audits simultaneously.
• Proven experience managing the full indirect tax compliance lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with tax technology solutions and tax research tools.
• Advanced experience working with large datasets and performing data-driven analysis.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and/or other database systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in environments with limited or evolving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with automated tax engines or technology-enabled tax functions.
• CPA, MST, CMI, or other relevant professional certifications (a plus).