Indirect Tax Manager — Automation, Analytics & Audits

Lineage; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage in Novi, MI seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to build and scale a technology-forward indirect tax function that supports our rapid growth across products, channels, and geographies. You will anchor recurring indirect tax compliance, accounting, and analytics while modernizing processes, automation, and documentation.

You will identify tax exposure, manage audits, and partner across Finance, Operations, and Legal to maintain a best-in-class indirect tax environment and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 7+ years of indirect tax experience, preferably in corporate tax or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of sales/use tax, property tax, and unclaimed property.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional personal property tax filings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits and prepare technical documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute reverse audits to identify refund opportunities and potential exposure.
• Conduct sales/use tax exposure analyses and quantify liabilities for refund claims or audits.
• Collaborate with IT to design automation for data extraction and audit workflows.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams for use studies and data validation of exempt usage.
• Assist with or lead state and local tax audits and liaise with auditors.
• Perform monthly accruals for indirect taxes and reconcile accounts.
• Support tax research and prepare memos to back tax positions.
• Partner with Finance, AP, AR, Legal, and Operations to embed tax requirements in processes.

Skills

Indirect tax

Sales/use tax

Property tax

Unclaimed property

Excel

Data analysis

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

ERP systems

Tax automation tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Lineage in Novi, MI seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to build and scale a technology-forward indirect tax function that supports our rapid growth across products, channels, and geographies. You will anchor recurring indirect tax compliance, accounting, and analytics while modernizing processes, automation, and documentation.

You will identify tax exposure, manage audits, and partner across Finance, Operations, and Legal to maintain a best-in-class indirect tax environment and strong