Manger, Tax -State Tax Operations (Indirect Tax)

Job Title Manger, Tax -State Tax Operations (Indirect Tax) Job Description Summary Job Description Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and review non-income tax obligations across the Company’s U.S. portfolio. You will be part of the indirect tax team through the coordination of filings, renewals, registrations, and audits, while maintaining compliance with city, county, and state agencies. The role will also include process improvement initiatives, data management, and cross-functional collaboration with accounting, property management, and operations teams. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end compliance for monthly, quarterly, and other periodic tax filings for: sales tax, use tax, gross receipts taxes, commercial activity taxes, personal property taxes, and other non-income based tax returns. Manage the compliance calendars, filing databases and work with our outsourced compliance firm to ensure timely compliance and review for accuracy. Serve as the primary liaison between the tax department and business operation teams to field tax technical questions related to indirect taxes related to new or renewal of contract review and taxability of services and/or products. Serve as the primary liaison between the local tax authorities and agents and the tax department to respond to notice inquiries and audit requests. And effectively manage audits with state and local agencies, gathering data and coordinating responses, escalating issues and working towards resolution. Proactively research and interpret new regulations or rate changes in various states and localities affecting existing or new filing obligations. Partner with internal stakeholders and external service providers to identify process improvements and opportunities for automation. Assist with special projects, including system implementations, acquisitions/divestitures, and process documentation. Qualifications 6-10 years of relevant tax compliance and operational tax experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with tax compliance software preferred. Experience with Vertex, SOVOS, JDE and Workday ERP systems Proficient in Alteryx, PowerBI, or other similar Data Analytics software preferred Effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset. Experience with large, multi-jurisdictional entities required. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to take ownership of compliance processes with a healthy level of exposure to state audits. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy operational challenges, and take pride in accuracy and organization. You’re a team player who values collaboration and accountability. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 110,500.00 - $130,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” #J-18808-Ljbffr Cushman & Wakefield