Global Indirect Tax Manager

Overview Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Manager to join our team in Bellevue, WA. Additional approved locations include Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA, Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, and San Jose, CA. As the Global Indirect Tax Manager, you’ll deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for your multiple clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Global Indirect Tax team and lead staff on various tax matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and will help you achieve more, confidently. Responsibilities Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews Contribute to practice development through process improvements, thought leadership, and team collaboration Develop and deliver project proposals, including detailed workplans and fee quotes, to prospective clients Manage project budgets and financial administration, including preparing invoices and monitoring/collecting outstanding accounts receivable Serve as a US state and local Sales/Use Tax and related indirect taxes subject matter resource, with particular expertise in Washington State excise tax, and contribute to the firm’s broader subject matter expert network Manage and deliver a broad range of US State and Local Indirect Tax consulting services, with a primary focus on Sales/Use Tax Examples of relevant consulting services include reverse audits (refund claims), audit defense and controversy support, multi-state nexus analyses, researching state and local tax issues, preparing related technical memoranda, drafting client correspondence, exposure quantification and remediation planning, navigating the Registration and Voluntary Disclosure Agreement process across various states, ASC 450 reviews, sales/use tax due diligence analyses, and assisting with administrative and compliance aspects including preparing, reviewing, and/or filing clients’ sales/use tax returns and responding to inquiries from state taxing authorities Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Managers are required to manage various project tasks, at the same time Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients Strong computer skills Can travel as needed The base salary ranges are: Bellevue, WA: $121,000–$181,400; Los Angeles and Newport Beach, CA: $121,000–$181,400; San Francisco and San Jose, CA: $128,000–$193,200. About Us and Team Grant Thornton is a professional services firm that emphasizes opportunity, flexibility, and support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP (CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-attest). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice. The platform has significant revenues and offices and provides a cross-border culture. The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. We empower you with options to work in a way that serves clients and life. The position requires in-person attendance at least two days per week. We support work-life integration and comprehensive benefits. Details at the career site. Benefits and equal opportunity statements: The company offers a range of benefits and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For Los Angeles applicants: we consider all qualified applicants in line with local laws. For Massachusetts applicants: the state law on lie detectors is noted; we do not require lie detector tests. This section summarizes benefits; for details see the benefits page. It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. For a reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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