Indirect Tax Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) to lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and strategic projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at our Irvine, CA location.

You will manage sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance, coordinate filings and audits, and serve as the tax SME for engines like Vertex and Avalara, collaborating across teams to support international expansion and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 7+ years of tax experience, including indirect tax compliance
• Experience with Avalara, Vertex, or similar tax technology platforms
• Big 4 and/or large public company experience highly preferred
• Experience supporting both U.S. and international tax compliance
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Manage sales & use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance activities
• Oversee domestic and international tax filings, audits, and tax authority inquiries
• Review tax account reconciliations and support month-end close
• Lead tax research, planning, and special projects
• Serve as the tax SME for tax engines, including Vertex and Avalara
• Lead or support tax engine implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally on international expansion and tax process improvements

Skills

Indirect tax

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

Job description

Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) | Limited hybrid in Irvine, CA

We are seeking a Tax Manager to lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and special projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sales & use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance activities.
• Oversee domestic and international tax filings, audits, and tax authority inquiries.
• Review tax account reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Lead tax research, planning, and special projects.
• Serve as the tax SME for tax engines, including Vertex and/or Avalara.
• Lead or support tax engine implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally on international expansion and tax process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 7+ years of tax experience, including indirect tax compliance.
• Strong experience with Avalara, Vertex, or similar tax technology platforms.
• Big 4 and/or large public company experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and international tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven approach.

Top 3 Keys

• Indirect tax expertise (domestic & international)
• Vertex, Avalara, or other tax engine experience
• Strong communicator who takes initiative and thrives in a remote environment

Ideal candidates are hands‑on problem solvers who enjoy leading projects, driving process improvements, and partnering across the business to deliver results.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring’s client.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).