Indirect Tax Manager

Accountabilities • Indirect Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax, property tax, and excise tax returns across applicable jurisdictions.

• Ensure tax filings and related documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted within required deadlines.

• Oversee sales and use tax registrations and manage exemption certificate processes.

• Tax Research and Planning

• Research indirect tax matters and provide guidance on the taxability of products, services, and business activities.

• Partner with the Tax Director to develop and execute indirect tax strategies, goals, and objectives.

• Evaluate tax implications of business operations and strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve compliance and manage exposure.

• Lead value-added tax (VAT) reclaim efforts across international jurisdictions to help minimize cash tax costs.

• Tax Audits and Controversy Management

• Lead and coordinate responses to indirect tax audits, including managing communications with tax authorities.

• Prepare and submit supporting documentation and responses to information requests accurately and on time.

• Monitor audit progress, coordinate with relevant stakeholders, and work toward timely and appropriate resolution of tax disputes and inquiries.

• Respond to questions from customers, tax authorities, and internal departments with accuracy and professionalism.

• Regulatory Monitoring and Risk Management

• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation and regulations across applicable jurisdictions.

• Communicate relevant regulatory updates, potential impacts, and compliance requirements to internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with other departments to identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks associated with business activities.

• Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to streamline tax compliance processes, improve automation, and increase operational efficiency.

• Work closely with finance and other business functions to support accurate tax treatment and effective implementation of tax policies.

• Maintain clear, organized, and reliable tax records and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional Experience: 5–10 years of experience in indirect taxation, including U.S. sales and use tax and property tax.

• Preferred Tax Expertise: Experience with air transportation excise tax and value-added tax (VAT) is an advantage.

• Compliance and Reporting: Demonstrated ability to manage indirect tax returns, registrations, exemption certificates, and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Audit Management: Proven experience coordinating indirect tax audits, communicating with tax authorities, preparing supporting documentation, and resolving tax inquiries.

• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of indirect tax rules and the ability to research tax issues, interpret legislative changes, and assess their business implications.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to investigate complex tax matters, evaluate risks, and develop practical, accurate solutions.

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance teams, external service providers, customers, tax authorities, and other internal stakeholders.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business software.

• Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain thorough, accurate, and well-organized tax records, audit materials, and compliance documentation.

• Organization and Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple inquiries and competing deadlines efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to tax planning initiatives that support business growth and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Work Arrangement: Remote position within the United States.

• Professional Scope: Opportunity to manage multiple areas of indirect taxation, including sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, and international VAT recovery.

• Strategic Impact: Direct collaboration with tax leadership on indirect tax strategy, compliance, risk management, and business initiatives.

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