Remote Indirect Tax Audit Lead

NWN; Exeter (RI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

NWN is seeking an Indirect Tax Audit Manager to lead the company’s indirect tax audit program across multiple jurisdictions, delivering strategic oversight and defensible outcomes. The role partners with Billing, Finance, Sales, and IT to strengthen controls and drive compliant tax positions.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years’ indirect tax experience, strong knowledge of sales/use tax, and proven audit leadership, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive indirect tax experience, incl. multi-state audits.
• Experience in technology, cloud, telecom, or managed services.
• Experience with sales tax engines (NetSuite, CCH SureTax).
• Proven ability to lead complex audits and negotiate with authorities.
• Advanced knowledge of sales and use tax laws, notices, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own the indirect tax audit program across multiple jurisdictions, setting strategy and directing the full lifecycle.
• Serve as primary company representative with taxing authorities during audit engagements.
• Establish audit plans, timelines, and documentation standards for defensible responses.
• Direct research and analysis of complex indirect tax matters and resolution strategies.
• Review and approve tax documentation and data used to support audit positions.
• Advise cross-functional leaders on tax risk and compliant solutions.
• Manage TEC program, licenses, registrations, and audit readiness.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive continuous improvement in controls.

Skills

Indirect tax

Audit management

Multi-state audits

Tax risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

CCH SureTax

Job description

NWN is seeking an Indirect Tax Audit Manager to lead the company’s indirect tax audit program across multiple jurisdictions, delivering strategic oversight and defensible outcomes. The role partners with Billing, Finance, Sales, and IT to strengthen controls and drive compliant tax positions.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years’ indirect tax experience, strong knowledge of sales/use tax, and proven audit leadership, with CPA preferred.