Senior Tax Manager

CB Partners, LLC; Englewood (CO); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CB Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead a critical indirect tax function in a multi-entity, multi-state environment. You will oversee sales and use tax, audit support, and process improvements while mentoring a team of tax professionals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in indirect tax, strong leadership, and expertise in Vertex, SAP S/4HANA, and data analytics. Collaboration with Finance, IT, and operations will be essential to drive scalable, compliant tax operations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience in a complex corporate environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax, indirect tax compliance, audits, tax research.
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-state tax operations.
• SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional influence.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis capabilities.
• Experience with tax engines, ERP systems, and automation tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of indirect tax professionals, including direct reports.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and performance management across tax compliance functions.
• Drive process improvements and standardization across tax operations.
• Oversee preparation, review, and filing of sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, and other indirect taxes.
• Review tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers for accuracy.
• Ensure deadlines and service levels are met across entities and jurisdictions.
• Mitigate indirect tax risks and strengthen internal controls.
• Support tax audits, notices, and disputes with documentation and resolution.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and defendable positions.
• Partner with IT and Finance on system enhancements and automation.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations on strategic initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vertex

SAP S/4HANA

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

CB Partners is partnering with a leading national organization to identify a Senior Tax Manager to lead a critical tax function within a complex, multi-entity, multi-state environment. This highly visible leadership role will oversee indirect tax compliance, audit support, risk management, process improvement initiatives, and a team of tax professionals supporting a high-volume operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax leader who enjoys balancing technical expertise with team leadership while driving efficiencies across a growing organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in sales and use tax, indirect tax compliance, audits, process optimization, and people management. This individual will partner closely with Finance, IT, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure scalable, compliant, and efficient tax operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of indirect tax professionals, including multiple direct reports.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, prioritization, coaching, and performance management across tax compliance functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Oversee the timely preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, beverage tax, bottle deposit filings, business licenses, unclaimed property filings, and other indirect tax obligations.
• Review tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure deadlines, service levels, and compliance requirements are consistently met across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks while strengthening internal controls and compliance processes.
• Support tax audits, notices, disputes, and inquiries through research, documentation, and resolution efforts.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support defensible tax positions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on indirect tax matters and provide guidance on complex tax scenarios.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
• Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and operational efficiencies across tax functions.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to support system enhancements, tax engine implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Leverage technology and data analytics tools to improve reporting, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience within a complex corporate environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax, indirect tax compliance, audit support, and tax research.
• Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-state tax operations.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with tax engines, ERP systems, and automation tools preferred.
• Experience with Vertex, SAP S/4HANA, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and technology-driven initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.