Indirect Tax Manager: Global Compliance & Tech

Vaco by Highspring; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) to lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and strategic projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at our Irvine, CA location.

You will manage sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance, coordinate filings and audits, and serve as the tax SME for engines like Vertex and Avalara, collaborating across teams to support international expansion and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 7+ years of tax experience, including indirect tax compliance
• 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 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

Leadership

Education

CPA

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) to lead domestic and international indirect tax compliance, tax technology initiatives, and strategic projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at our Irvine, CA location.

You will manage sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect tax compliance, coordinate filings and audits, and serve as the tax SME for engines like Vertex and Avalara, collaborating across teams to support international expansion and process improvements.