Indirect Tax Leader — Multi-State Compliance & Team Lead

Woburn (MA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead multi-state sales and use tax operations for a growing distribution company. This leadership role oversees compliance, process improvements, and a team of Sales Tax Analysts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sales and use tax, deep knowledge of state regulations, hands-on tax return experience, and strongExcel skills. You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operations to enhance reporting and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, including multi-state filings.
Proven management experience, with demonstrated success supervising and developing employees.
Strong understanding of state and local sales tax regulations, nexus, exemptions, and audit requirements.
Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and filing sales and use tax returns.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex reconciliations and data analysis.
Experience with tax compliance software and exemption certificate management.
Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including accurate and timely tax filings and payments across eight states.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Sales Tax Analysts, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and timely completion of responsibilities.
Review tax returns, reconciliations, exemption certificates, and supporting financial documentation.
Develop and implement tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
Manage state and local tax audits, including documentation, responses, and coordination with external advisors.
Monitor changes in state tax regulations, nexus requirements, and registration obligations.
Oversee sales tax systems, including Vertex, exemption certificate management tools, and billing tax configurations.
Investigate tax discrepancies, customer exemption issues, and transaction taxability concerns.
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operational teams to improve tax reporting and compliance processes.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, and support tax reporting.