Indirect Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our finance team and lead key aspects of the organization's indirect tax function. This position will have primary responsibility for multi-state sales and use tax compliance, along with gross receipts taxes, business licenses, nexus analysis, tax audits, and other related tax matters.

The organization has filing obligations across most U.S. states, making strong multi-state tax experience essential. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a growing, acquisition-driven organization.

This position reports to the Director of Tax & Treasury.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's indirect tax function, including multi-state sales and use tax compliance, gross receipts taxes, and related business licenses.
• Manage data collection and preparation to ensure accurate and timely filing of state and local sales and use tax returns.
• Oversee tax registrations, notices, account maintenance, and relationships with external tax service providers.
• Coordinate with outside tax firms on federal, state, and local income taxes, sales and use taxes, and other applicable business taxes.
• Manage the end-to-end transaction tax cycle, including proper remittance and reconciliation of sales and use tax accounts within the General Ledger.
• Research and interpret state and local tax laws and translate technical tax guidance into practical business recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax requirements, including nexus determination and apportionment analysis.
• Monitor nexus exposure and manage new state and local registrations as the organization expands organically and through acquisitions.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries from taxing authorities, and tax controversy matters.
• Partner with external tax advisors to develop and implement strategies that minimize tax exposure and optimize available tax benefits.
• Support M&A tax due diligence, identifying potential tax exposures and integration requirements prior to close.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on business operations and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain processes and internal controls supporting sales and use tax compliance.
• Own the collection, validation, maintenance, and audit readiness of sales and use tax exemption certificates across customers and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with accounting, legal, operations, and other departments to evaluate tax implications associated with business transactions and initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to finance and operational teams on sales and use tax matters.
• Communicate complex tax issues and recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Perform additional tax-related responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of tax experience, with significant experience in multi-state taxation and sales and use tax.
• Experience managing or leading team members is preferred.
• CPA, MST, MBA, or another relevant advanced credential is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, with particular expertise in multi-state sales and use tax.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex tax regulations and translate findings into actionable business guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience administering an indirect tax technology platform, preferably Avalara.
• Experience supporting tax configurations and processes within an ERP environment.
• Ability to leverage AI-driven tools, automation, and workflows to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing, and acquisition-oriented environment.