Manager, Sales/Use Tax and Business Compliance

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to simplifying operations in Legal, Risk, Compliance, and HR functions. As a Manager in Sales/Use Tax and Business Compliance, you'll lead crucial compliance processes, manage audits, and collaborate across departments. This remote role offers the chance to work with leading-edge technologies while promoting a diverse and inclusive culture. If you're passionate about tax compliance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in sales/use tax compliance or indirect tax management.
• Experience with tax software like Avalara is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales tax compliance processes and audits.
• Manage tax automation software configurations.

Skills

Sales and Use Tax Compliance

General Accounting

Business Registration Compliance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or relevant tax certification

Tools

Avalara

Salesforce Billing

Netsuite

Job description

Manager, Sales/Use Tax and Business Compliance

At Mitratech, we are a team of technocrats focused on building world-class products that simplify operations in the Legal, Risk, Compliance, and HR functions of Fortune 100 companies. We are a close-knit, globally dispersed team that thrives in an ecosystem that supports individual excellence and takes pride in its diverse and inclusive work culture centered around great people practices, learning opportunities, and having fun! Our culture is the ideal blend of entrepreneurial spirit and enterprise investment, enabling the chance to move at a rapid pace with some of the most complex, leading-edge technologies available.

Given our continued growth, we always have room for more intellect, energy, and enthusiasm - join our global team and see why it's so special to be a part of Mitratech!

The Manager, SUT/Business Registration will lead the company's sales tax and business registration compliance processes, including annual report filing and business licensing. This role manages sales tax and business license audits, ensures proper application of tax codes throughout systems, and owns the sales tax returns and Avalara vendor relationship. The Manager will collaborate across departments such as legal, accounting, and product teams, and with external partners to ensure compliance and timely resolution of issues. Proficiency in sales and use tax, general accounting, and understanding of business compliance, especially related to acquisitions, is essential.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure invoicing systems are configured for compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the build, configuration, and testing of custom sales tax rules in tax automation software (e.g., Avalara), ensuring accurate transaction tax treatment.
• Manage sales tax refunds, ensuring proper documentation, accurate reporting, and timely filing.
• Oversee validation, audit, and reconciliation of transactions to align with tax returns and financial records.
• Manage customer tax exemptions, ensuring certificates are valid and compliant.
• Supervise acquisition holdback processes with accounting, addressing NWC and tax implications.
• Assign proper tax codes for new products and enhancements in collaboration with product, sales, and systems teams.
• Maintain relationships with Avalara account managers to monitor thresholds, nexus changes, and return volumes.
• Oversee indirect taxes in Canada (HST/GST) to ensure provincial compliance.
• Monitor and address inbound tax email queue; report on compliance metrics.
• Coordinate business licenses, filings, and registration compliance with new business teams and external entities.
• Maintain a database of registrations, licenses, and related documentation.
• Ensure process adherence and report on KPIs.
• Manage filings for existing entities, including renewals and reinstatements.
• Lead integration of new acquisitions into compliance processes, including change of agent filings and audits.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, accounting, and external stakeholders to streamline processes.
• Maintain relationships with CT Corp and stay updated on relevant laws.
• Monitor and resolve issues in the business registration and compliance mailbox.
• Evaluate and improve registration policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5-7 years in sales/use tax compliance or indirect tax management, with experience in business registration compliance.
• Experience with Avalara or similar tax software is required.
• Previous managerial experience managing tax compliance or complex projects.
• Proven track record in handling sales tax filings and working with tax authorities and partners.
• Experience managing indirect taxes in multiple jurisdictions, including US and Canada, is highly preferred.
• CPA or relevant tax certification (e.g., CMI) is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; availability during Central Timezone hours.
• Experience with Avalara, Salesforce Billing, and Netsuite is preferred.

This role is remote, anywhere in the US, with an anticipated annual pay range of $105,000 - $115,000 USD.

Mitratech is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, participating in E-Verify. We value diversity at all levels and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.