Indirect Tax Leader – US Compliance & Process Improvement

Cogent Communication; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead the U.S. indirect tax compliance, reporting, and operations across jurisdictions. This role will work with Tax, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and business teams to ensure compliance in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment.

The position manages sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and regulatory filings, with ERP/Avalara systems experience preferred. On-site in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in state and local or indirect taxation.
• Strong experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance and research.
• Experience with property tax, business licenses, and other state and local tax compliance matters.
• ERP and tax technology systems experience; familiarity with Great Plains, Avalara, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s sales and use tax compliance process, including preparation, review, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual returns.
• Oversee sales and use tax registrations, account maintenance, exemptions, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Monitor changes in state and local sales and use tax laws, rates, rules, and filing requirements.
• Research and advise the business on sales and use tax implications of new products, services, transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and other business functions to identify and resolve indirect tax issues.
• Manage all indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries.
• Oversee the Company’s personal property tax compliance requirements.
• Review property tax renditions, filings, and payments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting of taxable property.
• Review property tax assessments and assist with appeals, protests, and related correspondence.
• Oversee business license and registration requirements across jurisdictions.
• Maintain records of licenses, deadlines, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide indirect tax guidance on contracts, transactions, expansions, new locations, and changes.
• Research and interpret state and local tax laws and communicate changes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline indirect tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Directly manage and develop one Indirect Tax staff member.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Great Plains

Avalara

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead the U.S. indirect tax compliance, reporting, and operations across jurisdictions. This role will work with Tax, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and business teams to ensure compliance in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment.

The position manages sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and regulatory filings, with ERP/Avalara systems experience preferred. On-site in the Washington, DC area.