Tax Manager - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Tax - Indirect - Sales and Use - Manager Will you shape the future or will the future shape you? The opportunity Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Sales and Use Tax Manager, we will look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes for some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress in your career. You can expect to advise on indirect tax regulatory changes; design strategies, operating models, processes, and compliance frameworks that raise efficiency and meet requirements. Identify opportunities for tax optimization, credits and refund recovery, exposure reduction; manage strategies, compliance, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings. Support process review and technology transformation. Translate regulatory changes into practical compliance and reporting solutions. Implement operating models and frameworks across the indirect tax lifecycle. Lead optimization, recovery, and exposure‑reduction initiatives. Your key responsibilities Lead workstream delivery, track status and deliverables, and participate in client working sessions. Identify opportunities for additional services, contribute to RFPs, manage engagement economics, and implement resource plans and budgets. Guide teams, drive improvement, and recommend solutions by interpreting internal/external issues. Travel required regularly for external clients. Develop solutions to complex problems and select suitable methods and criteria. Recommend policy changes and establish procedures for your area or function. Apply depth of expertise to guide others toward quality solutions. Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights. Identify potential opportunities and risks and communicate these to our clients. Learn and research current market trends to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor. Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities. Research our clients’ business operations and build long‑lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs. Manage a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential. Skills and attributes for success Client‑facing delivery leadership, disciplined quality and risk management, continuous improvement, and the ability to guide teams toward outcomes. Communicate with impact and bring commercial astuteness to drive growth. Manage and deliver processes, solutions, and projects with a focus on quality and risk. Lead or supervise professionals to deliver complex technical initiatives with accountability for results. Interpret internal/external issues to recommend innovative, practical solutions. Meet locally set performance metrics across client service, quality, sales, solution development, and teaming. To qualify for the role, you must have A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline A minimum of 5 years professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts and tools An achieved CPA qualification, state bar membership, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or CMI designation Experience managing budgets, people and projects A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization Technical writing and research experience in a tax context The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment Tax legislation and impact assessment Indirect tax refund and recovery review Tax planning and optimization Audit quality and remediation techniques Global mindset Ideally, you’ll also have Experience leading workstreams across planning, execution, and closure Contribution to RFP responses and sales growth Practical management of engagement economics and resource planning Daily participation in client working sessions and strong stakeholder management What we look for Leaders who balance client impact with quality and risk discipline, apply sound judgment to ambiguous problems, and elevate outcomes through team guidance, clear communication, and a global, inclusive mindset. Proactive about improvement, commercially savvy, and energized by collaboration with clients. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. 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