Indirect Tax Audit & Controversy Manager

Atrium; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Audit & Controversy Manager to lead state and local indirect tax audits and manage controversy matters. You will coordinate with leadership, accounting, and legal teams to defend positions and seek favorable resolutions.

The role requires strong Sales & Use Tax expertise, audit management skills, and experience with Vertex and SAP; a hybrid schedule is offered with onsite and remote collaboration as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of indirect tax experience, including significant state and local Sales & Use Tax audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax audits, assessments, and controversy matters from initiation through resolution.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state Sales & Use Tax regulations, exemptions, taxability rules, and audit procedures.
• Experience developing technical tax positions, preparing audit responses, and negotiating with taxing authorities.
• Experience with Vertex tax technology required, preferably Vertex O Series.
• Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.
• CPA, CMI, MBA, or another relevant professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage state and local indirect tax audits from initial notification through final resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for taxing authorities, coordinating audit requests, documentation, and responses across multiple business functions.
• Analyze audit findings, evaluate proposed tax assessments, and develop effective audit defense strategies.
• Manage tax controversy matters, including disputes, protests, appeals, penalties, interest assessments, and settlements.
• Research state and local tax laws to support technical tax positions and resolve complex audit issues.
• Negotiate with taxing authorities to reduce assessments, minimize tax exposure, and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Identify and pursue tax refunds, credits, exemptions, and other potential tax recovery opportunities.
• Analyze financial and transactional data to quantify tax exposures, evaluate assessments, and support audit defense positions.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to evaluate potential tax reserves, financial statement impacts, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex or high-risk audit and controversy matters.
• Review taxability determinations, exemption documentation, and other transactions relevant to audit findings.
• Utilize Vertex, SAP, and other financial systems to research transactions, support audit requests, and identify discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain audit tracking procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Tax Compliance and Technology teams to address recurring audit issues and improve processes.
• Prepare management reports and communicate audit risks, settlements, refunds, and tax savings to leadership.

Skills

Indirect tax audits

Audit controversy management

Negotiation with authorities

Audit defense strategies

Tax technology experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Vertex

SAP

Job description

Indirect Tax Audit & Controversy Manager

Salary: $125,000–$145,000 + 15% Annual Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading, publicly traded global organization in the construction materials and building products industry seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Audit & Controversy Manager to join its growing Indirect Tax and Shared Services team.

This newly created position offers an opportunity to join an organization undergoing significant business transformation while taking ownership of state and local indirect tax audits, assessments, disputes, and controversy matters.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Sales & Use Tax experience, a proven background managing multi-state tax audits, and the ability to develop effective audit defense strategies, negotiate with taxing authorities, and identify opportunities to minimize tax exposure.

This individual will work closely with tax leadership, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to manage complex audit matters, strengthen compliance processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage state and local indirect tax audits from initial notification through final resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for taxing authorities, coordinating audit requests, documentation, and responses across multiple business functions.
• Analyze audit findings, evaluate proposed tax assessments, and develop effective audit defense strategies.
• Manage tax controversy matters, including disputes, protests, appeals, penalties, interest assessments, and settlements.
• Research and interpret state and local tax laws to support technical tax positions and resolve complex audit issues.
• Negotiate with taxing authorities to reduce assessments, minimize tax exposure, and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Identify and pursue tax refunds, credits, exemptions, and other potential tax recovery opportunities.
• Analyze financial and transactional data to quantify tax exposures, evaluate assessments, and support audit defense positions.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to evaluate potential tax reserves, financial statement impacts, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex or high-risk audit and controversy matters.
• Review taxability determinations, exemption documentation, operational purchases, and other transactions relevant to audit findings.
• Utilize Vertex, SAP, and other financial systems to research transactions, support audit requests, and identify discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain audit tracking procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Tax Compliance and Technology teams to address recurring audit issues and improve processes.
• Prepare management reports and communicate audit risks, settlements, refunds, and tax savings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of indirect tax experience, including significant state and local Sales & Use Tax audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax audits, assessments, and controversy matters from initiation through resolution.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state Sales & Use Tax regulations, exemptions, taxability rules, and audit procedures.
• Experience developing technical tax positions, preparing audit responses, and negotiating with taxing authorities.
• Experience with Vertex tax technology required, preferably Vertex O Series.
• Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience identifying tax refund opportunities, reducing assessments, and managing tax-related risks.
• CPA, CMI, MBA, or another relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Experience within a large, global organization or manufacturing, construction materials, mining, or other asset-intensive industries is a plus.
• Base Salary: $125,000–$145,000, depending on experience.
• Annual Bonus: 15%.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite per week following the initial transition period, which may require additional onsite time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Additional health, wellness, and employee benefit programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and internal advancement.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a financially established, publicly traded global industry leader.
• Be part of a growing Shared Services organization undergoing significant business transformation.
• Work alongside a highly regarded leadership team that values collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of complex, multi-state indirect tax audits and controversy matters.
• Play an important role in developing audit defense strategies, negotiating assessments, and identifying meaningful tax savings opportunities.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-level tax technology, including Vertex and SAP S/4HANA.
• Help strengthen audit readiness, internal controls, and tax processes within an expanding Indirect Tax department.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
• Position yourself for long‑term career growth within a large, evolving organization.

If you're an experienced Indirect Tax professional with a strong background in Sales & Use Tax audits and controversy management looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect!