Indirect Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Indirect Tax Manager to lead all aspects of indirect tax compliance and planning for a fast-growing, multi-state logistics organization with several billion in annual revenue. This role will oversee sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and other indirect tax functions while partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, procurement, and external advisors to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and support business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, analytical, and comfortable operating in a high-volume environment with complex multi‑state tax requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage all indirect tax compliance activities, including sales/use tax, personal property tax, gross receipts tax, and business license filings across multiple jurisdictions Oversee preparation, review, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns Ensure compliance with state and local tax laws, nexus requirements, and changing regulatory environments Lead and manage sales and use tax audits, responding to information requests and negotiating audit resolutions Partner with ERP, AP, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to improve tax processes and controls Review taxability of products, services, freight, and customer transactions across various jurisdictions Manage exemption certificate processes and maintain accurate documentation Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and indirect tax savings Support mergers, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives from an indirect tax perspective Research complex tax issues and provide guidance to leadership and business stakeholders Coordinate with external tax advisors and software vendors as needed Assist with financial statement reporting related to indirect taxes and support external audits Develop and maintain internal controls and documentation related to indirect tax compliance Mentor and develop staff within the tax or accounting function Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA, MST, or CMI designation preferred 5+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, preferably within a large distribution, manufacturing, retail, or logistics environment Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations and indirect tax compliance Experience managing audits and working with state tax authorities Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or NetSuite Experience with tax software platforms such as Vertex, Avalara, or OneSource preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high-growth environment Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience in a high-volume distribution or supply chain environment Exposure to automation initiatives and tax technology implementations Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-state operations Prior leadership or supervisory experience Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid holidays Hybrid work flexibility Opportunity to join a stable, growing industry leader with national operations #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential