Lead - Indirect Tax, AMER

About the role

The world’s fastest-growing sportswear brand dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability and excellence seeks an Indirect Tax Lead. This person will be responsible for leading the indirect tax operations in the US and Canada ensuring that all tax obligations are calculated accurately and filed on time, while monitoring changes in tax legislation to minimize risks for the operation effectiveness. Acting also as a cross-functional partner, ensuring indirect tax never slows down business velocity, you will synchronize with various business partners both internally and externally to ensure timeliness and accuracy of information in our indirect tax filings, indirect tax software integration, and audit responses. The indirect tax lead will join our growing team of tax professionals located at our HQ in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance - Collaborate and work with the team to manage the accurate reporting of all indirect tax returns for our US and Canada subsidiaries. This includes our US sales and use tax, Canada VAT/GST, US property tax returns, US gross receipts tax returns, and ESG reporting
• Planning Activities – Support the business and contribute to the implementation of tax planning strategies, which maximize savings on a defensible basis. Conduct tax research. Actively participate in the review of proposed transactions to properly advise management of tax consequences.
• Tax Audits and Controversies – Evaluate and respond to requests for information from government tax authorities and participate in developing strategies to successfully defend tax filing positions. Support the coordination and implementation of audit strategies. Stay abreast of legal developments and industry positions in order to accurately evaluate options and responses to requests for information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or industry)
• Strong hands-on experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance and audit management.
• Experience managing or coordinating international VAT/GST compliance.
• Working knowledge of property tax and gross receipt tax regimes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Avalara and ERP systems

Preferred qualifications

• CPA, MST, or other relevant professional certification
• Experience in a high-growth retail or manufacturing company
• Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment
• Exposure to tax automation or systems optimization initiatives

Benefits

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.