Tax Manager - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use

EY · Austin, TX · 3 wk ago

On-siteAccounting$105k–$193k/yrFull-time

About the role

The opportunity involves advising on indirect tax regulatory changes, designing strategies, operating models, processes, and compliance frameworks that raise efficiency and meet requirements. This role requires identifying opportunities for tax optimization, credits and refund recovery, exposure reduction; managing strategies, compliance, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings. Additionally, the role involves supporting process review and technology transformation.

Responsibilities

Translate regulatory changes into practical compliance and reporting solutions.
Implement operating models and frameworks across the indirect tax lifecycle.
Lead optimization, recovery, and exposure-reduction initiatives.
Lead workstream delivery, track status and deliverables, and participate in client working sessions.
Identify opportunities for additional services, contribute to RFPs, manage engagement economics, and implement resource plans and budgets.
Guide teams, drive improvement, and recommend solutions by interpreting internal/external issues.
Travel regularly for external clients.
Develop solutions to complex problems and select suitable methods and criteria.
Recommend policy changes and establish procedures for your area or function.
Apply depth of expertise to guide others toward quality solutions.
Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights.
Identify potential opportunities and risks and communicate these to our clients.
Learn and research current market trends to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor.
Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients' tax activities.
Research our clients' business operations and build long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs.
Manage a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
A minimum of 5 years professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts, and tools.
An achieved CPA qualification, state bar membership, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or CMI designation.
Experience managing budgets, people, and projects.
A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization.
Technical writing and research experience in a tax context.
The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.
Strong influencing skills and the confidence to question existing processes.
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.
Tax legislation and impact assessment.
Indirect tax refund and recovery review.
Tax planning and optimization.
Audit quality and remediation techniques.
Global mindset.

Qualifications

Proven leadership in client-facing delivery, quality and risk management, continuous improvement, and guiding teams toward outcomes.
Excellent communication and commercial acumen to drive growth.

Skills

Client-facing delivery leadership.
Disciplined quality and risk management.
Continuous improvement.
The ability to guide teams toward outcomes.
Develop solutions to complex problems.
Select suitable methods and criteria.
Recommend policy changes.
Establish procedures for your area or function.
Apply depth of expertise to guide others toward quality solutions.
Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations.
Identify potential opportunities and risks.
Communicate these to our clients.
Learn and research current market trends.
Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches.
Research our clients' business operations.
Build long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs.
Manage a motivated team of professionals.

Benefits

At EY, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Pay

EY offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Schedule

We offer a flexible vacation policy where you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.