Indirect Tax Manager

Vaco; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) in Irvine, CA with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a CPA and bring 7+ years of indirect tax experience, including strong knowledge of tax engines such as Vertex or Avalara, plus Big 4 or large public company exposure and excellent communication skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Indirect tax

Communication

Project leadership

Education

CPA certification

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.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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

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;
• 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.