Indirect Tax Manager POST NUMBER: 133754

Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) | Limited hybrid in Irvine, CA

We are seeking a Tax Manager to lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and special projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sales & use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance activities.
• Oversee domestic and international tax filings, audits, and tax authority inquiries.
• Review tax account reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Lead tax research, planning, and special projects.
• Serve as the tax SME for tax engines, including Vertex and/or Avalara.
• Lead or support tax engine implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally on international expansion and tax process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 7 years of tax experience, including indirect tax compliance.
• Strong experience with Avalara, Vertex, or similar tax technology platforms.
• Big 4 and/or large public company experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and international tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven approach.

Top 3 Keys

✔ Indirect tax expertise (domestic & international)

✔ Vertex, Avalara, or other tax engine experience

✔ Strong communicator who takes initiative and thrives in a remote environment

Ideal candidates are hands-on problem solvers who enjoy leading projects, driving process improvements, and partnering across the business to deliver results.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.