Indirect Tax Manager: Global Compliance & Optimization

Leeds Professional Resources; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead the company’s indirect tax function across multiple jurisdictions in the United States. You will manage tax compliance, reporting, and risk management while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of indirect tax experience, strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, and familiarity with tax technology platforms such as Vertex or Avalara.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax; international VAT/GST experience is a plus.
• Experience managing tax compliance, audits, notices, and research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and indirect tax technology such as Vertex or Avalara.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, excise tax, and other transaction taxes as applicable.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including return preparation/review, payments, registrations, exemptions, and related filings.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local indirect tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Manage tax audits, notices, inquiries, and other governmental interactions related to indirect taxes.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate tax calculations, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Provide guidance on indirect tax implications of new products, services, transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve indirect tax processes, controls, and technology.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors on complex indirect tax matters.
• Support tax technology initiatives, including tax engines, ERP systems, automation, and data-quality improvements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, expansions into new jurisdictions, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional business partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

Tools

Vertex

Avalara

Job description

Leeds Professional Resources seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead the company’s indirect tax function across multiple jurisdictions in the United States. You will manage tax compliance, reporting, and risk management while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of indirect tax experience, strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, and familiarity with tax technology platforms such as Vertex or Avalara.