Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager

PwC South Africa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

PwC in San Francisco seeks a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager to guide clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy while leading high-performing teams. You will drive complex projects, develop holistic tax solutions, and coach colleagues to excellence.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, AI fluency, and digital tooling to enhance service delivery in a dynamic environment. Expect collaboration across advisory teams and client-focused results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• CPA, Bar, or other tax/finance credentials may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic advisory initiatives in indirect tax planning and compliance for clients.
• Navigating complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions.
• Managing and coaching teams to solve intricate tax-related challenges.
• Applying analytical thinking to identify underlying tax issues.
• Collaborating with clients to provide guidance on sales and use tax matters.

Skills

AI fluency

Analytical thinking

Strategic questioning

Indirect tax

Tax technology

Tax disputes

Customs regulations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager, you will focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimize their indirect tax positions. Within our Tax practice, you will leverage your skills and professional networks to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escape. Your ability to develop and sustain diverse and inclusive teams, and 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. You will apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities, validate outcomes with clients, and act on client feedback. Directing the team through complexity, you will demonstrate composure through ambiguous and challenging situations. You will deepen your skills with a focus on staying relevant, initiate open and honest coaching conversations, and make decisions to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. This opportunity allows you to grow as a strategic advisor, leveraging your influence and skills to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic advisory initiatives in indirect tax planning and compliance for clients
• Navigating complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions
• Managing and coaching teams to solve intricate tax‑related challenges
• Applying analytical thinking to identify and address underlying tax issues
• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
• Validating outcomes with clients and acting on their feedback
• Directing teams through complex and uncertain situations with composure
• Developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive high‑performing teams
• Utilizing AI fluency and digital tooling to enhance tax service delivery
• Collaborating with clients to provide guidance on sales and use tax matters
• Engaging in continuous learning to deepen skills and stay relevant in the field

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 AI fluency and AI‑human collaboration
• Utilizing analytical thinking and strategic questioning
• Demonstrating proficiency in indirect tax controversies
• Applying digital tooling for tax technology solutions
• Excelling in tax dispute resolution and tax litigations
• Developing skills in customs regulations and customs tariffs
• Building relationships through active listening and communication

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

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.

Benefits

• 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

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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