Manager, Indirect Tax

Position Indirect Tax Manager Overview Responsible for leading all aspects of WWE’s global indirect tax function, focusing on developing and executing the company’s global tax strategy. This includes managing U.S. sales and use tax, VAT, and GST for WWE and its affiliates, ensuring compliance, research, and business support. Key Responsibilities Manage all global indirect tax compliance and reporting by collaborating with internal and external partners. Ensure indirect tax returns and payments are timely filed/paid for all domestic and foreign jurisdictions, working with local tax advisors where necessary. Work cross‑functionally on talent‑related withholding tax matters for U.S. and non‑U.S. events. Review all indirect tax notices, resolve and respond to local tax authorities accordingly. Assist with all aspects of global indirect tax audits to drive efficient and timely resolution. Maintain compliance with internal controls around key indirect tax processes and systems. Review and advise on customer and supplier contracts from an indirect tax perspective. Perform tax research to ensure appropriate sales tax rates are charged on various U.S. revenue streams (events, sponsorships, broadcasts, memberships, merchandise). Review and process all indirect tax journal entries prepared by outsourced indirect tax accountants. Reconcile tax balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. Manage U.S. local business licenses prepared by outsourced indirect tax accountants, ensuring filing and payment are timely. Assist with implementation of new tax policies, strategies, procedures, and other cross‑functional initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred; advanced degree a plus. Minimum 5–7 years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or large multinational corporate tax department. In‑depth understanding of indirect tax laws and systems. Proficiency in technical research and preparing audit‑ready documentation of conclusions. Experience with SAP S/4HANA a plus. EEO Statement WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr