Indirect Tax Director

Unity Search Group; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 167,000 - 335,000; Part time

Job summary

Client, a publicly traded company with $2B+ in value, seeks a tax consultant to lead indirect tax remotely for at least 3 months. Role focuses on sales and use tax, contract review, and cross‑business indirect tax guidance. Remote engagement aims to drive compliance, planning, and timely reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

The candidate will monitor regulatory developments, influence contract language, and support audit defenses while aligning with project economics and client needs.

Qualifications

• Must have strong sales and use tax experience.
• Experience reviewing contracts required.
• Experience in the construction industry required.
• JD preferred or equivalent public accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the indirect tax function, overseeing sales and use tax and property tax compliance, planning, and audit defense activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on indirect tax matters impacting multiple business lines.
• Review, analyze, and draft tax language for customer contracts, MSAs, procurement contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on business operations and project economics.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes related to state and local indirect tax matters.

Skills

Sales & Use Tax

Contract Review

Indirect Tax Leadership

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

Our client, a $2 Billion + publicly traded company, is looking to bring on a tax consultant to lead their indirect tax function while they work to identify a permanent hire. The team is looking for a tax professional who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This is a remote project, expected to be at least 3 months in duration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the indirect tax function, overseeing sales and use tax and property tax compliance, planning, and audit defense activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on indirect tax matters impacting multiple business lines.
• Review, analyze, and draft tax language for customer contracts, master service agreements, procurement contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on business operations and project economics.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes related to state and local indirect tax matters.

Requirements

• Strong sales and use tax experience required
• Experience reviewing contracts required
• Experience in the construction industry required
• Strong preference for a candidate with public accounting experience JD preferred