Lead - Indirect Tax, AMER

On; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

On seeks a Lead - Indirect Tax, Americas to own the end-to-end indirect tax compliance across US and Canadian entities. You will drive automation and integrate tax workflows with our existing systems, ensuring accurate filings while partnering with Technology, AR, and Operations to maintain business velocity.

You bring 6+ years in corporate tax or public accounting, with hands-on experience in ERP tax engines and audits; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in corporate tax or public accounting focusing on US sales tax and Canadian indirect tax.
• Experience implementing or auditing enterprise indirect tax engines and ERP integrations.
• Ability to manage state/local tax audits and communicate complex tax rules to authorities.
• CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end tax compliance and reporting for US sales tax, Canadian VAT/GST, and related taxes.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize tax systems with automated integrations.
• Serve as the primary contact during indirect tax audits and prepare audit files.
• Drive automation and process improvements to reduce manual adjustments.

Skills

Corporate tax

Public accounting

US sales tax

Canadian VAT/GST

Education

CPA license

Tools

Avalara

Looker

Parabola

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

In short

As the Lead - Indirect Tax, Americas, you will own the operational execution and compliance of all indirect tax workflows across our US and Canadian entities, driving automation and technological integration to scale with our rapid regional growth. You will ensure that tax obligations are calculated accurately and filed on time while keeping various cross-functional partners aligned. Reporting to the Senior Lead - Tax Accounting on the accounting team, you will serve as the primary commercial conduit to keep indirect tax operations highly responsive, accurate, and seamless without slowing down business velocity.

Your Mission

• Own the end-to-end tax compliance and reporting processes for US sales and use tax, Canadian VAT/GST, US property tax, gross receipts, and ESG reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Technology teams, Accounts Receivable, and Operations teams to optimize transaction tax systems and ensure robust integrations with our indirect tax calculation software
• Serve as the main point of contact for external tax authorities and consultants during indirect tax audits, managing the collection, synthesis, and submission of data while preparing defensible audit files
• Lead tax research initiatives on evolving business transactions, multi-state regulations, and legislative updates to provide clear tax guidance on commercial operations
• Identify, test, and implement automated solutions and process efficiencies to streamline compliance data collection and minimize manual accounting adjustments
• Coordinate the monthly reconciliation of all indirect tax general ledger accounts, resolving variances between tax system logs and financial statements alongside the wider accounting team

Your Story

• You bring 6+ years of experience in corporate tax or public accounting roles with a dedicated focus on US sales and use tax and Canadian indirect tax compliance
• You have hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, or auditing enterprise indirect tax engines and their integrations with complex ERP systems. Experience with Avalara, Looker, Parabola, Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• You have a proven track record of managing state and local tax audits, demonstrating the ability to compile transaction data and communicate technical tax rules to regulatory authorities
• You possess strong analytical capabilities with experience manipulating large volumes of data to identify root causes of tax calculation anomalies
• You approach shifting priorities and complex multi-state tax landscapes with an adaptable mindset, developing organized workflows and processes to meet strict statutory deadlines
• CPA license is preferred
• Job is located in Portland, OR. With a hybrid work schedule

Your Team

Our team is dedicated to supporting On's growth through precise financial stewardship, innovative tax technology, and collaborative partnership across the Americas region. We constantly strive to challenge the status quo and shape tomorrow’s best practices by thinking differently, acting cross-functionally, and prioritizing digital transformation. We focus on building automated, scalable processes that keep our operations compliant and agile, fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to learn, grow, and bring their authentic self to work.