Indirect Tax Manager

Colonial Pipeline Company provides a range of opportunities for qualified, skilled, motivated, and team‑oriented professionals. Employees grow and develop within a stable company that offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and additional features that support a productive, rewarding life. About the Indirect Tax Manager Position The Indirect Tax Manager is the enterprise subject‑matter expert for motor fuels and excise taxes at Colonial Pipeline Company. This role manages the company’s fuel and excise tax licensing, reporting, and compliance obligations across the enterprise and its affiliates. As a strategic business partner to Accounting, external tax advisors, and regulatory authorities, the position ensures accurate reporting, strong audit outcomes, and proactive risk management. The Indirect Tax Manager provides technical and strategic guidance to the Director of Tax on federal, state, and local excise tax matters and drives scalable process improvements that support growth initiatives. What You Get to Do Manage the end-to-end motor fuels and excise tax compliance process, establishing controls and performance standards to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. Serve as the primary advisor to the Director of Tax on federal, state, and local fuel and excise tax matters, including interpretation of new and emerging legislation. Direct external tax consultants supporting compliance, audits, planning, and structuring of growth initiatives. Design, document, and maintain scalable excise tax policies, procedures, and internal controls. Lead federal and state fuel and excise tax audits and inquiries, serving as the main point of contact and driving timely resolutions. Build and maintain relationships with state and local taxing authorities and key external partners. Provide cross‑functional support for ad valorem and sales and use tax processes. Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Accounting to ensure indirect taxes are accurately presented in financial statements. Drive modernization and continuous process improvement through data, technology, and automation. Support the Director of Tax with special projects, including due diligence and integration activities. What You Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field from an accredited college or university. 8–10+ years of experience in federal and state fuel and excise tax compliance and consulting. Experience working with AvaTax Excise, Avalara Returns Excise, or similar software solutions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into business recommendations. Skills That Set You Apart Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or MBA. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience. Experience within the pipeline or energy industry. Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company Opportunity to help meet the country’s energy needs and support critical infrastructure. Competitive benefits and Total Rewards package. Team culture that values care and accomplishment of remarkable achievements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colonial Pipeline Company