Sr. Manager, U.S Indirect Tax (Miami, FL)

Sr. Manager, U.S. Indirect Tax

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Manager, U.S. Indirect Tax to support our U.S. indirect tax function, with a focus on Sales & Use Tax. This role will be responsible for compliance, tax planning, audit management, and filing obligations across jurisdictions, while driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives. 5 + years in fuel tax is a strong plus.

This role requires exceptional technical expertise, operational discipline, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. A background in industry, or public accounting, indirect tax is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Support and manage all aspects of U.S. Indirect Tax, including Fuel Excise Tax, Sales & Use Tax, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Oversee the indirect tax compliance calendar, ensuring accurate and timely tax return filings and payments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Support designing, implementing, and maintaining indirect tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute tax planning strategies to minimize exposure and maximize savings.
• Partner with internal departments (e.g., accounting, legal, procurement, operations) and external advisors to assess tax implications of business operations and changes.
• Manage indirect tax audits, including data collection, responses, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Provide technical guidance on indirect tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability assessments, and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs).
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement including leveraging AI for tax compliance and reporting.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of indirect tax professionals; provide coaching, training, and performance management.
• Stay current on U.S. tax legislation and regulatory changes; assess and communicate potential business impacts.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in U.S. Indirect Tax with strong exposure to Fuel Excise Tax, and Sales & Use Tax.
• Experience working in a corporate tax department in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of fuel tax compliance.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Proficient with indirect tax compliance systems (e.g., Onesource, AKORE, SAP).
• Tax automation experience including leveraging AI a strong plus.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Advanced degree (e.g., MST or JD/LLM) is a plus

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both executive and execution levels.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, self-starter and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial data.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package + bonus.
• 4 weeks of PTO to start + 6 Paid Holidays (for a total of 27 days).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through United Health Care (UHC).
• Life Insurance through The Hartford
• 6% match on 401K (Managed through Fidelity)
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.