Indirect Tax Manager (Chicago)

US Indirect Tax Manager

Chicago – Downtown | Hybrid (2–3 Days Onsite)

Compensation: $140K–$200K Base + Bonus

We are partnering with a multibillion-dollar, global organization experiencing significant growth and transformation to identify an experienced US Indirect Tax Manager .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional tax compliance and take on a more visible, strategic role within a large, complex organization.

Reporting directly to the VP of Tax , this individual will have the opportunity to take ownership of U.S. indirect tax matters, drive process improvements, leverage tax technology, and partner with senior leadership across the business.

The organization has a strong history of growth through acquisitions and continues to expand its global footprint, creating an environment where tax professionals can make a meaningful impact.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High Visibility: Report directly to the VP of Tax with exposure to senior finance and accounting leadership.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Take ownership of key indirect tax responsibilities and help shape processes and best practices.
• Global Scale: Join a multibillion-dollar organization with operations across multiple countries and a complex, evolving tax environment.
• Growth & Acquisitions: Gain exposure to a highly acquisitive business where tax considerations play an important role in integration and operational decisions.
• Tax Technology & Transformation: Opportunity to improve systems, automate processes, and strengthen the indirect tax function.
• Variety Beyond Compliance: Approximately 50% compliance, with the remaining time focused on audits, tax provisions, research, process improvements, and special projects.
• Executive Exposure: Collaborate with internal business leaders and external tax advisors on meaningful tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee U.S. indirect tax compliance, with a primary emphasis on sales & use tax.
• Oversee multistate filings, reconciliations, and related reporting requirements.
• Support indirect tax provisions, audits, tax research, and special projects.
• Manage state and local tax audits, notices, inquiries, and relationships with taxing authorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, internal controls, and compliance efficiencies.
• Leverage tax technology and automation to strengthen tax reporting and accuracy.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Operations on indirect tax matters.
• Support tax considerations related to acquisitions, integrations, and systems implementations.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess their potential business impact.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in U.S. indirect tax , particularly multistate sales & use tax.
• Background in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing indirect tax compliance, audits, and technical research.
• Exposure to tax technology platforms; Avalara experience is highly desirable .
• Experience with process improvements, automation, and tax systems implementations is attractive.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Experience within a large, complex, growing, or acquisitive organization is a plus.

Compensation & Location

• Base Salary: $140,000–$200,000, depending on experience
• Bonus: Additional annual incentive opportunity
• Location: Downtown Chicago
• Schedule: Hybrid, approximately 2–3 days per week onsite

This is an opportunity to join an established global organization while contributing to the continued development and modernization of its indirect tax function.

Interested in learning more? Please reach out directly for a confidential conversation.