Senior Tax Manager, Indirect Tax

In this role, the person will report to the Vice President of Corporate Tax. Responsibilities would include:

• Hands-on preparation of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Preparation of Canadian HST and PST returns.
• Preparation of business license returns.
• Management of personal and real property tax filings and the appeals process with an outside consultant.
• Forecasting of property tax expense for budgeting purposes.
• Evaluating exemption opportunities offered by certain localities.
• Responding to tax notices, information requests and managing tax examinations to a successful resolution.
• Assisting external customers on applicable sales tax issues and obtaining tax refunds as applicable.
• Consulting with internal customers on the taxability of potential transactions including with sales, sales finance, order management, collections, IT, M&A, accounting, and income tax teams.
• Consulting on new business models and mergers and acquisitions (experience with TTA’s, electronic transmission, load and leave, etc.)
• Researching sales and use tax issues for various jurisdictions.
• Monitor new tax developments and legislative changes.
• Evaluating technology automation for indirect taxes.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CMI for sales tax is preferred, CPA)
• 7+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department (Big 4 or High Technology Industry, is a plus)
• A committed individual that is diligent in performing self-reviews of their work product and has:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The capability of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, and adhering to tight timelines.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with SAP and MS Excel (experience with RIA One Source and Taxware is a plus).
• Strong sales and use tax knowledge base required especially the taxation of software, IP and hardware products and relevant tax exemptions.
• Experience with property tax and Canadian HST/PST.
• Experience with performing accounting reconciliations, proposing journal entries, and processing tax payments.
• Experience with directly managing tax examinations. Strong negotiations skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in people management is a plus.

The annual salary range for California is $144,200 to $267,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.