Indirect Tax Manager

Description

The Manager - Indirect Tax is primarily responsible for the management of the sales & use tax compliance functions for the Company. Additional responsibilities may include research, planning and management of other non-income taxes, such as property, VAT, GST, cross-border, payroll, credits, and gross receipts. This position will play a pivotal role in building and managing a public company tax department.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee efficient and effective compliance with sales & use tax laws and requirements, including preparation of tax returns, payments, and accurate accounting. Help direct the integration of new locations, legal entities, acquisitions, product offerings and tax law changes into tax filings and processes on an ongoing basis.

Adhere to all tax process control documentation, tax policies and procedures, and disclosure controls in accordance with legal requirements and Company standards.

Monitor sales & use tax law changes that impact the Company. Evaluate opportunities to minimize the Company's tax outlay or exposure considering law changes or interpretations of the law.

Manage all sales & use tax audits, ensuring timely response to all information requests and effectively supporting tax return filing positions, with the goal of minimizing any potential adjustments that would result in negative cash impacts to the Company.

Supervise real and personal property tax compliance along with other internal departments to ensure all requirements are met. Continuously monitor changes in tax laws and property valuations to help minimize tax expense for the Company.

Take a leading role in other non-income tax processes based on need and availability, including VAT, GST, cross-border, payroll, credits and gross receipts taxes.

Develop and maintain a strong relationship with corporate and field operation departments on matters affecting indirect tax to ensure information is recorded correctly to facilitate efficient management of tax positions and filings.

Build strong working relationships with external advisors and other internal departments as needed to effectively accomplish goals of the tax department.

Qualifications

BA in Accounting required. Master of Accounting or MBA, preferred

Minimum of 6 years relevant experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Proficiency in sales & use compliance software and tax research tools

Working knowledge of ERP systems

Position requires an individual who handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizes and completes assignments on a timely basis.

Position requires strong workpaper, scheduling and documentation skills.

Create effective and proactive communication links with members of corporate management and staff departments, division controllers, and the outside professional tax and financial community.

Position must have strong, proactive interpersonal skills (written and oral) due to the significant interaction with individuals, both tax and non-tax audiences, both internally and externally.

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