Tax Manager

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to join a high-growth, multinational business. Reporting directly to senior tax leadership, this role will play a pivotal part in building and enhancing a world-class indirect tax function while partnering closely with finance, legal, operations, procurement, sales, and executive stakeholders. This position offers broad exposure across sales and use tax, VAT/GST, customs and trade matters, non-income-based business taxes, and tax incentives within a complex international environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, helping navigate growth, support strategic initiatives, and ensure tax considerations are embedded into key operational decisions. This is an ideal role for a hands-on tax professional who enjoys tackling complex challenges, leading multiple initiatives simultaneously, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced business undergoing significant transformation and expansion. Key Responsibilities Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting Lead indirect tax compliance activities across multiple domestic and international jurisdictions. Partner with accounting teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing, reporting, and remittance obligations. Monitor compliance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy. Technical Tax Advisory Provide guidance on indirect tax consequences relating to commercial transactions, customer and vendor agreements, new products, and business initiatives. Analyze legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization. Support business stakeholders by translating technical tax requirements into practical operational solutions. Audit Management & Risk Mitigation Manage indirect tax audits, inquiries, assessments, and information requests from taxing authorities. Develop strategies to address exposures and reduce tax risk across the organization. Ensure robust documentation and support for tax positions. Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with finance, legal, sales operations, procurement, accounting, and operational teams on taxability determinations and transaction structures. Provide tax support for geographic expansion projects, system implementations, commercial arrangements, and product launches. Serve as a key resource for indirect tax matters across the business. Systems, Automation & Process Improvement Oversee indirect tax technology solutions and system configurations. Drive automation initiatives and process enhancements to strengthen controls, improve scalability, and reduce manual effort. Partner with technology and finance teams to optimize tax-related workflows. Mentor, develop, and manage tax professionals while coordinating the work of external advisors and service providers. Foster a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Review and oversee the quality of tax analyses, reporting, and deliverables. Trade & Customs Support Contribute to customs, trade, and import/export tax initiatives as needed. Participate in supply chain planning and operational projects where indirect tax considerations are critical. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline. CPA, MST, or other advanced tax credentials strongly preferred. Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience gained within a multinational corporation, Big Four/public accounting environment, or a combination of both. Strong background in sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and international indirect tax matters. Exposure to customs, trade, and import/export taxation is highly desirable. Deep technical understanding of indirect tax principles and regulatory requirements. Experience managing indirect tax compliance technologies, ERP integrations, and tax automation solutions. Strong tax research, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders and influence business decisions. Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment. Experience leading, mentoring, and developing tax professionals. Highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability. #J-18808-Ljbffr