Indirect Tax Manager

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager in Phoenix to lead its sales/use tax and property tax function during a period of expansion.

This role blends hands-on cleanup work with strategic leadership, building a scalable tax department and supervising a small team. You will drive process improvements, manage audits and notices, support month‑end close, and collaborate with Accounting, AR, and other teams to ensure correct tax treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years indirect tax experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state sales/use tax rules and exemptions.
• Experience resolving compliance backlogs, audits, or notices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of indirect tax professionals.
• Review filings, reconciliations, and exemption certificates.
• Standardize sales/use tax and property tax processes.
• Audit accounts against accruals and support month-end close.
• Contribute to ERP implementation, ensuring tax requirements are configured.
• Support international tax projects tied to global expansion.
• Manage audits and notices; serve as primary contact for tax authorities.
• Research multi-state tax laws for correct taxability and exemptions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings.
• Collaborate with Accounting, AR, and other teams on invoicing and tax treatment.
• Document workflows and provide leadership reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Tax strategy

Team development

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Vertex tax engine

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

A growing, multi‑entity organization is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead its sales/use tax and property tax function during a period of significant expansion. This role blends hands‑on cleanup work with strategic leadership, building a scalable, modern tax department. The Manager oversees a small team of tax analysts and reports to senior accounting leadership.

• Lead and develop a team of indirect tax professionals across multiple locations.
• Supervise tax analysts, including review of filings, reconciliations, and exemption certificate management.
• Improve and standardize processes across sales/use tax and property tax compliance.
• Audit accounts against accruals and support month‑end close.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in a major ERP implementation, ensuring indirect tax requirements are properly configured and tested.
• Support international tax projects tied to global expansion.
• Manage audits, respond to notices, and act as primary contact for tax authorities.
• Research multi‑state tax laws to ensure correct taxability and exemption treatment.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Accounting, AR, and other teams to ensure accurate invoicing and tax treatment.
• Document workflows and provide reporting to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive sales/use tax experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience resolving compliance backlogs, audits, or notices.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state sales/use tax rules and exemption certificate management.
• Experience supporting month‑end close and account audits.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑growth or multi‑location environments.
• ERP implementation experience (D365 preferred).
• Familiarity with Vertex or similar tax engines.
• Exposure to international tax matters.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or integration work.
• Personal property tax experience.
• Target salary: $130,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with match, life/disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and optional pet insurance.