Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc. is assisting a large distribution and manufacturing company in Denver, CO to identify a Senior Indirect Tax Manager who will lead a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, research and planning, and audit management.

This is a leader role focused on shaping process, developing talent, and solving complex technical problems—not just managing workload. You will own the indirect tax strategy from design to execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years indirect tax experience (progressive roles).
• 3–5 years leading teams.
• Deep knowledge of tax engines, ERP systems, and data automation (Vertex, SAP, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).
• SOX and tax research platform experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a team of tax professionals handling complex compliance and advisory work
• Own indirect tax strategy—from process design to technical problem-solving
• Drive automation, control improvements, and operational scalability
• Partner with Finance and IT to modernize systems and workflows
• Lead defensible tax positions through risk identification, research, and documentation

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Tools

Vertex

SAP

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

We have been engaged by the VP of Tax of a large distribution and manufacturing company to help identify a key member of their tax department. This Senior Indirect Tax Manager will oversee a group of indirect tax professionals responsible for compliance, research and planning and audit management. This is a great opportunity to let your team building and mentoring skills shine.

What You'll Do

• Build and mentor a team of tax professionals handling complex compliance and advisory work
• Own indirect tax strategy—from process design to technical problem-solving
• Drive automation, control improvements, and operational scalability
• Partner with Finance and IT to modernize systems and workflows
• Lead defensible tax positions through risk identification, research, and documentation

What We Need

• 8+ years indirect tax experience (progressive roles)
• 3–5 years leading teams
• Deep knowledge of tax engines, ERP systems, and data automation (Vertex, SAP, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.)
• SOX and tax research platform experience a plus

Why This Matters

This is a leader role, not a coordinator role. You'll shape process, develop talent, and solve real technical problems—not just manage workload.