Indirect Tax Senior

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, business license tax, and other transactional tax compliance processes.
• Provide indirect tax guidance to internal stakeholders on U.S. transactional matters.
• Review taxability determinations and support implementation of appropriate indirect tax treatment for new business activities and transactions.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate indirect tax treatment and proper documentation within financial and operational processes.
• Global Coordination – VAT & GST
• Assist in assessing indirect tax implications of operational and supply chain changes involving the U.S. business.
• Support coordination of information requests and implementation of processes related to global VAT/GST compliance and reporting obligations.
• Support Canadian GST/HST and provincial indirect tax matters, including coordination of filings, reconciliations, and responses to tax authority inquiries.
• Data Analytics, Technology & Process Improvement
• Utilize Power Query, AI-enabled tools, Shopify, Vertex and other technology solutions to support indirect tax reporting, analytics, process optimization, and risk identification.
• Aid in automation and enhancement of indirect tax processes and controls to improve efficiency, scalability, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance systems, ERP, and technology teams on indirect tax-related system improvements and configurations.
• Support development of dashboards, reporting tools, and analytical processes to enhance visibility into indirect tax obligations and trends.
• Audit, Risk & Process Improvement
• Support indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries from tax authorities in the U.S. and Canada.
• Identify indirect tax risks and recommend process improvements and internal controls to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact to the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with other members of the U.S. tax team on broader tax department initiatives.
• Partner effectively with finance, accounting, procurement, legal, payroll, and operational teams to support business initiatives and ensure appropriate indirect tax treatment.
• Coordinate with external advisers and service providers as needed.
• Contribute to broader tax department projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or multinational corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax and other transactional taxes required.
• Experience supporting multinational operations and cross-border transactions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA or MST preferred.
• Experience with Canadian GST/HST, provincial indirect taxes, and international VAT/GST concepts preferred.
• Experience with Shopify, Power Query, AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and process automation solutions preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle, or similar ERP platforms preferred.