Indirect Tax Lead: Global Strategy & Hands-On Impact

Castleton Commodities International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, retirement & life ins

Parental and family leave policies

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Volunteer program (CCI Community)

Charitable contribution match

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee discount program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International is seeking an Indirect Tax Lead to manage indirect and property taxes across its global activities. This hands-on leadership role covers VAT/GST, US sales and use taxes, commodity-related taxes, and real/personal property taxes.

The role requires governance, compliance, and strategic tax advisory across markets, with a focus on improving tax processes and data integrity. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Multinational indirect tax experience with VAT/GST.
• Property tax compliance and appeals experience.
• Commodities, energy or physical trading experience.
• Advising commercial teams and improving tax controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the indirect and property tax framework with clear responsibilities and controls.
• Oversee registrations, returns and payments, including outsourced delivery.
• Provide practical tax advice on commodity transactions and asset operations.
• Oversee property tax filings, assessments and appeals with advisers.
• Coordinate with Asset Management, Operations and Finance on tax reporting and budgets.
• Improve tax coding, master data and reporting across ERP/trading systems; automate where possible.
• Lead tax audits, enquiries and manage adviser relationships.

Skills

Indirect tax

VAT/GST

US sales & use taxes

Tax governance

Communication

Education

Accounting/Tax/Legal qualification

Tools

SAP

ONESOURCE

Job description

Castleton Commodities International is seeking an Indirect Tax Lead to manage indirect and property taxes across its global activities. This hands-on leadership role covers VAT/GST, US sales and use taxes, commodity-related taxes, and real/personal property taxes.

The role requires governance, compliance, and strategic tax advisory across markets, with a focus on improving tax processes and data integrity. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.