Manager, Indirect Tax

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

Job summary

CDW seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager in Chicago to lead a team and drive indirect tax strategy across multiple tax types. You will oversee compliance, audits, and accounting, partner with senior leadership, and guide the team through complex tax insights while supporting growth and transformation initiatives within the Finance organization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of indirect tax experience, including 1+ year of people management, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of indirect tax experience.
• 1+ year of progressive management/leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax professionals in indirect tax compliance, audit, and accounting for US entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings for sales/use tax, VAT, gross receipts, and other taxes.
• Lead the indirect tax audit defense and support positions during audits.
• Propose strategies to reduce indirect tax burden and impact on accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology transformation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop the Indirect Tax team to build bench strength.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Indirect Tax Manager will play a critical role by supporting the annual and ongoing goals and objectives of the tax function. This individual will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. As a Manager, Indirect Tax, you will play a critical role in driving indirect tax compliance, strategy and analysis surrounding indirect tax types, and managing a professional team to communicate complex tax insights effectively. This position partners closely with senior leadership within the Tax team and others throughout CDW and offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s growth and success.

The Indirect Tax Manager will play a critical role by supporting the annual and ongoing goals and objectives of the tax function. This individual will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. As a Manager, Indirect Tax, you will play a critical role in driving indirect tax compliance, strategy and analysis surrounding indirect tax types, and managing a professional team to communicate complex tax insights effectively. This position partners closely with senior leadership within the Tax team and others throughout CDW and offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s growth and success.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of tax professionals in administering the indirect tax compliance, audit, and accounting processes for our US legal entities.
• Manage tax compliance to ensure timely and accurate filings of multiple tax types including sales/use tax, VAT, gross receipts, annual reports, property tax, unclaimed property, environmental fees, and business licenses.
• Lead the corporate indirect tax audit defense team and support our positions both prospectively and during audit.
• Propose and enable strategies for lessening the corporate tax burden for indirect taxes and its accounting impact.
• Participate in a cross functional team on several technology transformation initiatives to ensure the needs of the indirect tax team are properly identified and implemented.
• Provide guidance to the Indirect Tax team members and empower their professional development through building the bench for succession planning, growth, and scalability.
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement process improvement ideas to reduce cycle times and/or improve the quality of the data.

What We Expect Of You

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant indirect tax experience with 1+ year of progressive management/leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively 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 in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach coworkers and build high performing/highly engaged teams.

Pay range: $ 114,000 - $ 158,800 depending on experience and skill set

A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that is curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.

Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.