Indirect Tax Manager

Ascension Search Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Search Partners is partnering with a global technology leader to identify an Indirect Tax Manager to join a highly visible and evolving tax function. This role focuses on U.S.

sales & use tax compliance, advisory, and process improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, support complex, high-volume transactions, and drive efficiency and scalability across indirect tax workflows, with opportunities to modernize processes and embrace

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of indirect tax experience (public accounting and/or in-house).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax across products and services.
• Experience with tax engines like OneSource or Vertex/Sabrix; ERP familiarity with Oracle is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax filings.
• Advise internal teams on tax implications of products, transactions, and initiatives.
• Assist with audits, notices, and controversy matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and controls within the indirect tax function.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external providers to ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and support implementation of updates.

Skills

Indirect tax experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

OneSource

Vertex

Sabrix

Oracle ERP

Job description

We’re partnering with a global technology leader to identify an Indirect Tax Manager to join a highly visible and evolving tax function. This role offers the opportunity to support complex, high-volume transactions while helping modernize and enhance indirect tax processes in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

This position sits at the intersection of tax, technology, and operations, with a focus on U.S. sales & use tax compliance, advisory, and process improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in driving efficiency and scalability across indirect tax workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support U.S. indirect tax compliance, including sales & use tax and related filings
• Partner with internal teams to advise on tax implications of products, transactions, and initiatives
• Assist with audits, notices, and controversy matters
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and controls within the indirect tax function
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external providers to ensure accurate and efficient reporting
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and support implementation of updates

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10 years of relevant indirect tax experience (public accounting and/or in-house)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales & use tax (technology, software, or manufacturing experience a plus)
• Experience with tax engines such as OneSource or Vertex/Sabrix preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred)
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Why This Role

• Exposure to a large-scale, complex indirect tax environment
• Opportunity to contribute to automation and transformation initiatives
• Highly collaborative team with strong cross-functional visibility
• Clear runway for growth within a global organization