Indirect Tax- Senior Associate

Jobot; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a high-caliber Senior Associate (or Manager) to join our elite commercial tax consulting practice. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering sophisticated tax solutions for a premier Fortune 100 client base, including reverse audits and complex recovery projects.

The successful candidate will lead high-stakes engagements, specializing in reverse audit defense and multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax strategy, while mentoring a team of managers and seniors.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of indirect tax (Sales and Use) experience in a Big 4 firm or boutique.
• CPA, JD, or LLM preferred.
• Deep expertise in Reverse Audits, Audit Defense, and multistate Sales & Use Tax laws.
• Proven ability to manage large multinational client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Leadership: Serve as the primary technical advisor for Fortune 100/50 client accounts, managing multi-year relationships.
• Audit Defense & Reverse Audits: Lead sales and use tax recovery projects and manage complex audit defense engagements.
• Technical Advisory: Provide expert-level guidance on multi-jurisdictional tax complexities, nexus studies, taxability research, and planning.
• Practice Development: Drive growth of the Indirect Tax practice and mentor a high-performing team of managers and seniors.
• Legislative Oversight: Monitor and analyze emerging tax legislation (Wayfair) to proactively advise clients.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Indirect tax expertise

Tax research

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

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Job details:

Commercial Consulting with Fortune 100 companies

this Jobot Job is hosted by: Mitch Hagen

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a tax consulting firm dedicated to navigating the complexities of the indirect tax landscape. Specialized in Sales and Use Tax, VAT, and multi-jurisdictional compliance, we partner with clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to transform tax from a regulatory burden into a strategic advantage by identifying recovery opportunities, mitigating risk, and providing expert audit defense. With a team comprised of industry veterans and former "Big 4" specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering sophisticated, high-impact solutions with the agility and personalized touch of a boutique firm.

Why join us?

• Impactful Work: You won’t just be "crunching numbers." You will lead high-stakes reverse audits, manage complex audit defense, and serve as a primary technical advisor for global brands.
• Culture of Expertise: Work alongside elite technical minds in a collaborative, high-performance environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are part of our DNA.
• Professional Growth: We support your career trajectory through exposure to diverse industries and jurisdictions. Whether you are a CPA, JD, or LLM, we provide the resources and autonomy to help you become a recognized leader in the field.
• Agility & Innovation: Free from the rigid hierarchies of larger firms, we empower our team to think creatively and act decisively to drive results for our clients.

Job Details

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Associate (or Manager) to join our elite commercial tax consulting practice. This is not a "compliance-heavy" in-house role; it is a strategic leadership position focused on delivering sophisticated tax solutions for a premier Fortune 100 client base.

The successful candidate will lead high-stakes engagements, specializing in Reverse Audit Defense, complex recovery projects, and multi-jurisdictional Sales and Use tax strategy. If you are a technical expert who thrives on solving "unsolvable" tax puzzles and managing elite client relationships, this is your next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Leadership: Serve as the primary technical advisor for high-profile Fortune 100/50 client accounts, managing multi-year relationships and complex project lifecycles.
• Audit Defense & Reverse Audits: Lead and oversee comprehensive Sales and Use tax recovery projects and manage complex audit defense engagements to mitigate exposure and maximize cash flow for clients.
• Technical Advisory: Provide expert-level guidance on multi-jurisdictional tax complexities, including nexus studies, taxability research, and transactional planning.
• Practice Development: Drive the growth of the Indirect Tax practice by identifying new service opportunities within existing accounts and mentoring a high-performing team of managers and seniors.
• Legislative Oversight: Monitor and analyze emerging tax legislation (Wayfair, etc.) to proactively advise clients on potential impacts to their global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Indirect Tax (Sales and Use) within a "Big 4" accounting firm or a specialized tax consulting boutique.
• Credentials: CPA, JD, or LLM is preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Deep, proven expertise in Reverse Audits, Audit Defense, and multistate Sales & Use Tax laws.
• Relationship Management: Proven track record of managing and growing relationships with large, complex multinational corporations.
• Leadership: Natural ability to lead engagement teams and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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