Indirect Tax Manager - Hybrid, Impact & Process Champion

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to own indirect tax compliance and reporting across a multi-state operation. The role collaborates with accounting, finance, and legal teams and partners with external tax advisors.

Hybrid work environment with competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and benefits. The ideal candidate will lead tax processes and drive efficiency while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable indirect tax requirements.
• Experience managing multi-state tax compliance and audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to research tax issues, interpret regulations, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience with tax technology, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• CPA, CMI, or other relevant tax certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee sales and use tax, excise tax, property tax, and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Review tax returns, filings, payments, and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax laws and assess their impact on the business.
• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and operational teams on tax-related matters.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and taxing authorities.
• Support audits, notices, and tax authority inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and compliance efficiency.
• Assist with tax research, planning, and special projects, including business expansions, acquisitions, and system implementations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Indirect tax experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tax software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brilliant® is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to own indirect tax compliance and reporting across a multi-state operation. The role collaborates with accounting, finance, and legal teams and partners with external tax advisors.

Hybrid work environment with competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and benefits. The ideal candidate will lead tax processes and drive efficiency while mentoring junior staff.