Indirect Tax Manager: Strategy, Compliance & Leadership

CDW group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead a fast-paced tax function within a dynamic Finance organization. You will drive indirect tax compliance, strategy, and analytics across US entities while mentoring a professional team to communicate complex insights clearly.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, shape policy, and guide cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role emphasizes coaching, succession planning, and continuous process improvement in a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of indirect tax experience with 1+ year of progressive leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain impact of business or corporate strategy on tax liabilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset and ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax professionals in administering indirect tax compliance, audit, and accounting for US entities.
• Manage tax compliance to ensure timely filings of sales/use tax, VAT, gross receipts, annual reports, property tax, unclaimed property, environmental fees, and licenses.
• Lead corporate indirect tax audit defense and support positions prospectively and during audits.
• Propose and enable strategies to reduce indirect tax burden and accounting impact.
• Participate in cross-functional technology transformation initiatives to meet indirect tax needs.
• Guide the Indirect Tax team and develop the bench for succession planning and growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

CDW is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead a fast-paced tax function within a dynamic Finance organization. You will drive indirect tax compliance, strategy, and analytics across US entities while mentoring a professional team to communicate complex insights clearly.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, shape policy, and guide cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role emphasizes coaching, succession planning, and continuous process improvement in a growing