Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Brewer Morris; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to build and enhance a world-class indirect tax function within a fast-growing multinational. You will work with finance, legal, operations, procurement, sales, and executives to embed tax considerations in strategic decisions.

You will handle sales and use tax, VAT/GST, customs, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions, guiding and implementing robust processes and controls in a dynamic expansion environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• CPA, MST, or other advanced tax credentials strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience within multinational/Big Four environments.
• Strong background in sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and international indirect tax matters.
• Experience managing indirect tax compliance technologies, ERP integrations, and tax automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance activities across multiple domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on indirect tax consequences for commercial transactions and new products.
• Manage indirect tax audits, inquiries, and information requests from authorities.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, sales, procurement, and operations on taxability and structures.
• Oversee tax technology solutions, automation initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Tax research

Mentoring

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA/MST or equivalent

Tools

ERP integrations

Tax automation software

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to join a high-growth, multinational business. Reporting directly to senior tax leadership, this role will play a pivotal part in building and enhancing a world-class indirect tax function while partnering closely with finance, legal, operations, procurement, sales, and executive stakeholders.

This position offers broad exposure across sales and use tax, VAT/GST, customs and trade matters, non-income-based business taxes, and tax incentives within a complex international environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, helping navigate growth, support strategic initiatives, and ensure tax considerations are embedded into key operational decisions.

This is an ideal role for a hands-on tax professional who enjoys tackling complex challenges, leading multiple initiatives simultaneously, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced business undergoing significant transformation and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Lead indirect tax compliance activities across multiple domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Partner with accounting teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing, reporting, and remittance obligations.
• Monitor compliance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Technical Tax Advisory

• Provide guidance on indirect tax consequences relating to commercial transactions, customer and vendor agreements, new products, and business initiatives.
• Analyze legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Support business stakeholders by translating technical tax requirements into practical operational solutions.

Audit Management & Risk Mitigation

• Manage indirect tax audits, inquiries, assessments, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Develop strategies to address exposures and reduce tax risk across the organization.
• Ensure robust documentation and support for tax positions.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with finance, legal, sales operations, procurement, accounting, and operational teams on taxability determinations and transaction structures.
• Provide tax support for geographic expansion projects, system implementations, commercial arrangements, and product launches.
• Serve as a key resource for indirect tax matters across the business.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Oversee indirect tax technology solutions and system configurations.
• Drive automation initiatives and process enhancements to strengthen controls, improve scalability, and reduce manual effort.
• Partner with technology and finance teams to optimize tax-related workflows.
• Mentor, develop, and manage tax professionals while coordinating the work of external advisors and service providers.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Review and oversee the quality of tax analyses, reporting, and deliverables.

Trade & Customs Support

• Contribute to customs, trade, and import/export tax initiatives as needed.
• Participate in supply chain planning and operational projects where indirect tax considerations are critical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• CPA, MST, or other advanced tax credentials strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience gained within a multinational corporation, Big Four/public accounting environment, or a combination of both.
• Strong background in sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and international indirect tax matters.
• Exposure to customs, trade, and import/export taxation is highly desirable.
• Deep technical understanding of indirect tax principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing indirect tax compliance technologies, ERP integrations, and tax automation solutions.
• Strong tax research, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders and influence business decisions.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing tax professionals.
• Highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability.