Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager

PwC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in San Francisco is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager to provide strategic guidance on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy across VAT, GST, and sales tax. You will lead advisory projects, coach teams, and develop innovative tax solutions for clients in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes clear storytelling, client validation of outcomes, and collaboration across disciplines to optimize tax positions while maintaining composure in complex situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• 6+ years of indirect tax experience
• CPA or Bar or related credentials may qualify for this opportunity

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax advisory projects focusing on sales and use tax compliance and strategy
• Guide clients through complex tax regulations to optimize indirect tax positions
• Develop and implement innovative tax solutions for client needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive tax planning
• Use analytical thinking to identify tax savings opportunities and mitigate risks
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing advisory services
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance indirect tax expertise
• Apply systems thinking to uncover underlying tax issues and propose solutions
• Validate outcomes with clients and incorporate feedback to refine tax strategies
• Direct teams through challenging situations with focus on objectives

Skills

Experience 6+ years

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Bar admission

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax, and other indirect taxes, delivering impactful solutions to enhance client outcomes.

As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action and when to escal. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, along with your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our firm.

In this role, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, validate outcomes with clients, and share alternative perspectives. You will direct teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in challenging situations, and initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Your focus on staying relevant and evolving your skills will be key to your success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Leading indirect tax advisory projects, focusing on sales and use tax compliance and strategy
• Guiding clients through complex tax regulations to optimize their indirect tax positions
• Developing and implementing innovative tax solutions to address client needs
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive tax planning services
• Utilizing analytical thinking to identify tax savings opportunities and mitigate risks
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing tax advisory services
• Coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their skills in indirect tax matters
• Applying systems thinking to uncover underlying tax issues and propose strategic solutions
• Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine tax strategies
• Directing teams through challenging situations, maintaining composure and focus on objectives

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience
• At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

• Leveraging influence in indirect tax controversies
• Excelling in AI-human collaboration for tax technology
• Demonstrating analytical thinking in tax dispute resolution
• Applying strategic questioning in corporate tax planning
• Utilizing digital tooling for indirect tax compliance
• Innovating with AI fluency in tax modeling
• Embracing change in customs regulations and tariffs

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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